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: This position is located in the ATC Procedures (En Route) Team (AJV-P32) under the Standards and Procedures Group (AJV-P3), within the Policy Directorate (AJV-P).

Major Duties:

• Serves as Team Manager for the ATC Procedures (En Route) Team and reports to the Standards and Procedures Group Manager on all aspects of program responsibilities. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. The Team Manager provides management and oversight for air traffic standards and procedures issues for service area/centers and field facilities, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs), and towers. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed. Has knowledge of safety regulations and policy development regarding the safe control of air traffic. Oversees the analysis, development, review, and coordination of procedures, operational needs and requirements, and planning from an ATC operational policy and management perspective. Provides management and oversight of the collaboration with other FAA lines of business, and industry to identify those items that can help address obstacles to implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and the enabling of NextGen technologies. Performs managerial duties, which typically affect employees and managers 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; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriated. Uses advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and administrative policies and procedures. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. He/she projects short and long-term future needs and prepares justifications to support resource requirements. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. External contacts include the aviation industry and other FAA organizations to communicate the importance of documents supporting the delivery of air traffic services. Has authority to make commitments for AJV, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions within the assignment area of responsibility. Individual and organizational performance is reviewed on a periodic basis and usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. He/she has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the short term and tactical objectives of Mission Support Services. The Group's work directly affects the Mission Support Services Service Unit, the ATO, and the FAA. Promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.

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. · In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.

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. 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: 2026-03-27