Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

About the position

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. Serves as a Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager), and is the front line manager for the Sioux Falls SSC (WCM43-FSD).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall administrative and technical direction of the assigned workforce consisting of Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) and support staff involved in providing National Air Space (NAS) services.
• Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision.
• Plans and communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance.
• Coaches and develops employee capabilities, approves leave, and takes or recommends 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.
• Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs.
• Identifies developmental training needs for employees and self, and arranges needed developmental and operational training.
• Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management.
• Gives advice, counsel or instructions to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage.
• Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, pay band FV-I level or FG/GS-13 is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in technology, systems interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed with a fixed relocation payment of $27,000.