** Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager - Eastern WA SSC)**

**Department of Transportation**

** ATO, Technical Operations, Seattle District, Seattle Group, Eastern WA SSC, WWR36-GEG**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

Yes - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.

** Telework eligible**

Yes as determined by agency policy

**Duties**

** Summary**

*Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.*

Serves as System Support Center (SSC) Manager at Eastern, WA SSC.

**Responsibilities**

Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. 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.

Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates. In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined 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. May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

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.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organization performance measures. Consults with higher-level management to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

**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. ** Qualifications**

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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 for the position may include knowledge of the tool set used to manage the day to day operations of the SSC; Peabody, FSEP database, SAL, TechNet, TechOps tool set, CMRIS, AOV credentialing program, EOSH/WIT database. In addition, knowledge of the primary facilities and systems the SSC has responsibility to maintain; ASR-9, ARSR, STARS Elite and operating system, RTR, ILS, VOR, RCL, and various VISAIDS.

Further, experience in planning, conducting or coordinating multiple projects. Determining current and future staffing needs necessary to accomplish the programs for the SSC. Determining administrative and technical training needed for all personnel assigned to the SSC. Planning skills necessary to plan the work to be accomplished by subordinates. Setting work priorities and schedules. Advises, counsels and instructs employees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Therefore, 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.

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