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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. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Instructor) within AMA-520. Responsibilities Incumbent serves as Plans and Programs Branch Manager with overall responsibility for management and technical direction of the branch. The Branch supports the National Air Traffic Training Program. These functions are carried out by a highly trained staff of air traffic controllers, instructional systems specialists, administrative and contract personnel. Serves as manager’s advisor on management of division resource concerns or situations, poses possible alternatives and their impact on current or proposed technical training programs. Evaluates reports on division plans, national policy/plans affecting the division and identifies potential inconsistencies between the division and national plans. When assigned, serves as acting manager in the absence of the division manager. Manages and supervises supervisors of personnel assigned programming and maintenance of computer assisted equipment and administrative duties. Directs, coordinates, schedules and evaluates work activities with overall responsibility for branch administrative direction. Identifies need for staff training and arranges development and training. Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinate sections. Establishes performance standards. Conducts evaluations of subordinate supervisors and reviews semi and annual performance evaluations of branch personnel prepared by subordinate supervisors. 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. Tasks the instructional services contract manager with assignments to provide support staff sufficient to fulfill tasked duties. Oversees the contractor workforce assigned to the branch through coordination with the contractor supervisor; makes decisions on work situations presented by the contractor supervisor and determines if contractor work performed meets standards of adequacy; initiates action if performance does not meet standards. Develops and manages annual division spending plan. Provides a variety of supervisory/managerial functions relating to the implementation and support of management analysis, budget formulation and execution. Manages and implements projects assigned by the division or staff manager. Communicates and reinforces EEO Program policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Upon request, supports the service areas in evaluating facility or service area training. Fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. 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. 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 people and/or programs in an Air Traffic Control Facility (Terminal/Tower/EnRoute); experience overseeing administrative programs; experience directing the work activities of subordinates; experience managing large projects that affect multiple functional lines; experience collaborating with a variety of governmental organizations and labor unions; and/or experience preparing responses to issues/inquiries related to Air Traffic Training, etc. 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 field level facility levels (10 and above). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Education 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 HR Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 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. NOTES: Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure that you answer all questions and follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Must submit a completed FAA Form 3330-43: Rating of Air Traffic Experience. 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 Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email Sidney Snider at Sidney.R.Snider@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA