Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $150392 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. This position is in Mission Support Services, Policy Directorate, Air Traffic Control (ATC) Standards & Procedures, AJV-P310.

Major Duties:

• The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures Terminal Team Manager, performing work that is a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Mission Support Services (AJV) and the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Directs a team of highly technical specialists that provide support to other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Lines of Business, ATO service units, service area and centers, and terminal field facilities. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, as related to air traffic facility management and operations. Provides direction to the team on National Airspace System (NAS) automation systems, such as operation of NAS automation systems, such as En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM), Micro En Route Automated Radar Tracking System (MEARTS), and Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), emerging technologies, airspace modernization, and facility operating procedures and processes. Provides leadership in developing terminal procedures on established and emerging technologies within the NAS to achieve the strategic goals of the ATO and the FAA. Oversees the implementation of ATO's Safety Management System within the Standards and Procedures Group (Terminal). Contributes to safety risk management panels by identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigations for proposed changes to the NAS. Reviews relevant safety data and collaborates in determining training needs related to NAS modifications. Possesses advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Managerial duties typically affect employees in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and 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, time cards, and travel; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Coordinates training needs based on new or revised procedures and standards. Leads collaborative efforts with facility staff and subject matter experts to develop, validate, and implement air traffic control procedures that optimize operational capacity and address evolving traffic patterns. Ensures that proposed changes align with national ATC policy and support strategic efficiency goals. Conducts reviews of operational needs and system requirements submitted from field facilities, assessing them from a policy and procedural management perspective. Provides recommendations and approvals to ensure alignment with overarching ATO goals, while identifying opportunities for enhanced resource utilization and reduced delays. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AJV and the ATO with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. The Team Manager has frequent contact with external customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Maintains strong communication with Mission Support Service Center staff to ensure field issues requiring headquarters-level intervention are resolved swiftly and effectively.

Qualifications: Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular 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 level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience participating in and contributing to safety risk management panels by identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigations for proposed changes. Experience conducting reviews and assessments of operational needs and system requirements from a policy and procedural. Experience providing leadership in the development of procedures on established and emerging technologies Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later 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. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. * Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. ** Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-09