Job Details
** Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)**
**Department of Transportation**
** FAA, ATO, Technical Operations, Missouri/Arkansas Group, WCR13-MKC, Kansas City SSC**
**Location**
1 vacancy in the following location:
** Relocation expenses reimbursed**
Yes - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - Employees with status: A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid.
** Telework eligible**
Yes as determined by agency policy
**Duties**
** Summary**
Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization.
**Responsibilities**
Duties typically include planning/communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined requirements.
Serves as System Support Center (SSC) Manager. Has responsibility for overall administrative and technical direction of the assigned workforce consisting of Airway Transportation System Specialists (ATSS) and support staff involved in providing National Air Space (NAS) services to en route/terminal air traffic control to commercial airlines, and general aviation aircraft for a defined area. Reports directly to a District Manager (DM) or District Facilities Manager (DFM).
Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.
**Travel Required**
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
** Supervisory status**
Yes
** Promotion Potential**
NA
**Requirements**
** Conditions of Employment**
+ US Citizenship is required.
+ Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
+ Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
+ Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
+ A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
+ Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed
+ Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing is required for this position and throughout the duration of employment in this position.
+ Financial Disclosure is required for this position. ** Qualifications**
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, pay band FV-I level or GS-13 is required for J pay band position. Specialized experience is defined as experience in the FV-2101 occupation or in a related occupation, which equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Additionally, an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology, systems interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation, and electronics systems is required.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
**Education**
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
**Additional information**
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
FAA employees, their spouses and minor children may not hold stock or any other securities interest in an airline, aircraft manufacturing company, or in a supplier of components of parts to an aircraft manufacturing company. This prohibition is effective on the date of your appointment. If selected, your acceptance of the agency's final offer means you agree to comply with this prohibition. Questions may be directed to an agency ethics official at ...@faa.gov.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
1. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
As an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor (MSF). In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.
NOTICE: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had this type of experience at a later stage in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
**IMPORTANT:** Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
**Background checks and security clearance**
**Security clearance**
**Drug test required**
Yes
** If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:**
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
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