Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal Section Manager)
What you'd do
The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist within AJV-T114.
Major duties
Serves as a Manager of one of the Terminal Training Sections with overall responsibility for the management and technical direction of the assigned section. These sections support the terminal/tower portion of the National Air Traffic Training Program. These functions are carried out by a highly trained staff of air traffic controllers and contract support personnel that are responsible for training delivery and the evaluation of student performance. Serves as manager's advisor on management of division resource concerns or situations relative to terminal air traffic training. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources, as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Directs, coordinates, schedules and evaluates work activities with overall responsibility for section administrative direction. Identifies need for staff training and arranges development and training. Plans, organizes and assigns work to section personnel. Facilitates Employee Engagement activities for the assigned section. Establishes performance standards. Conducts evaluations of assigned personnel and performs semi and annual performance evaluations of section personnel. Provides guidance and coaching to employees on work and administrative matters, hears and resolves employee complaints referring group grievances and unresolved matters to higher level management. Manages and implements projects assigned by the branch/division manager. Communicates and reinforces EEO Program policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a work environment that promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Contacts are primarily within the FAA Academy with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. Has frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes. Upon request, supports the service areas in evaluating facility or service area specialized training. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: Experience leading a training team; experience identifying skills and skill deficiencies; experience developing and implementing action plans; experience as an On the Job trainer; experience accurately documenting the results of meetings and discussions. AND Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well-qualified applicants for this position will have experience as a CPC (or higher in the AT Pay Plan) in professional air traffic control functions in a Tower Option Field Facility. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.
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