Summary 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 the Supervisory Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC), managing the Domestic Events Network (DEN). Responsibilities The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, serves as the Supervisory Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC). Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Applies advanced technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and requirements, as related to the work of the team. Applies advanced technical knowledge of aviation security and military operations to national security and operational events and or issues. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout the unit on activities such as active security measures and associated adjustments in the National Airspace System (NAS), the development and implementation of national security measures while directing modifications as necessary, and monitoring and analyzing active security measures, optimizing timely coordination to ensure minimal impact to the NAS occurred. Has the authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines, as it relates to alternate security measures when national initiatives are not appropriate or sufficient. Reviews operational security initiatives and provide input to the Manager, Tactical Operations, System Operations Security. Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain real-time coordination for prohibited area access and the monitoring of special interest flights identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense, Department of State or other national security agencies. This includes management of presidential airspace security initiatives and the real-time coordination of the President of the United States (POTUS), Vice President of the United States (VPOTUS), First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), or United States Secret Service (USSS) supported VIP movements. Measures organizational performance, consistently reviews work processes to ensure they align with the agency's mission and operational needs, adds value to partner services, and ensures efficient achievement of goals. Develops, coordinates, and executes detailed plans for the security of air traffic and air navigation aids, to include managing the coordination of Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG) initiatives. Participates in the NAS operations involving COOP/COG activities and directs the tactical coordination of classified operations in the NAS, serving as the final authority regarding classified operations in the NAS. Performs managerial functions, such as assigning tasks and responsibilities; planning; setting priorities; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; monitoring and evaluating performance; ensures equality of performance standards and rating; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Applies advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Provides advice on work and on administrative matters. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates, to include hearing and resolving group grievances and serious employee complaints; and recommends/approves selections and transfers, as well as recommends/approves awards. Manages and guides ATSC team on interdiction issues and law enforcement air operations in order to ensure compliance with air traffic control plans, policies and procedures. Provides advice regarding operational capabilities and limitations of the FAA. Addresses air traffic control procedures to effectively accomplish the global mission, both in peacetime training and actual tactical operations incident to war or threats of war. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, 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. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and 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 with measuring organizational performance, reviewing work processes to ensure they align with the agency's mission and operational needs, adds value to partner services, and ensures efficient achievement of goals. 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; or 4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. 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. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. 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 interview 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. * **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. 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. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, 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. This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA