Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Sub-Team Manager)

Job Description:

The position being filled serves as a Front-Line Manager (FLM) within one of the multiple AJW-1000 Second Level Engineering (SLE) Sub-Teams. The incumbent reports directly to a SLE Team Manager and directs the technical and administrative activities of one sub-team necessary to support the National Airspace System (NAS) operational and developmental systems.

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Manages and directs a highly technical workforce consisting of professional engineering, scientific, software specialist, technician, and administrative employees responsible for maintaining hardware and software for operations NAS systems; developing hardware and software modifications; performing system test verification; quality control; system requirements definition; and providing field support.

Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple NAS systems, projects, and/or programs. Duties typically include planning, communicating and sub-teams 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.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one NAS System, project and/or program. Manages budget to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the work unit. Participates in the planning and execution of organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Accomplishment of work activities requires an extremely high sensitivity/awareness to political factors. Coordinates extensively with headquarters and field organizations as well as the labor unions. 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. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes.

Communicates the sub-teams vision and objectives, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, approving leave and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Work is typically governed by the established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. As directed, represents the work unit in intra- and inter-service and agency meetings relating to the technical aspects of troubleshooting/restorations for NAS operational equipment, developing/updating NAS Maintenance Orders, and performing engineering design reviews and operational testing for new NAS systems. May serve as acting team manager.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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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).
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
Please review the Required Documents & Additional Information sections.

Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year 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, and that is typically in or related to the position being filled.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience applying advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles to support the design, development, testing, implementation, or sustainment of NAS hardware and/or software systems.
Experience providing technical oversight and guidance to engineers, technicians, or program staff, including reviewing work products, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.
Experience managing or contributing to projects or programs involving NAS systems, including coordinating resources, tracking milestones, and ensuring successful delivery of operations or developmental objectives.
Experience analyzing system performance data, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions or process improvements to enhance system reliability, safety, or efficiency.
Experience supporting or advising management on workforce planning, budgeting, or resource allocation related to technical programs or organizational objectives.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

KSA Information:

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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.

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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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

Important Notes:

Position(s) to be filled within one of the multiple AJW-1000 Second Level Engineering (SLE) Sub-Teams.
Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Some, none or all candidates may be interviewed.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
To check receipt of documents, please contact Tiara James at tiara.james@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

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.

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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation, etc. will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Job Ident #: 8677647004

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$112,283 - $173,980

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs