Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-3, Level 10), Executive Officer

To qualify for this position you: 1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2.

Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility; (NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3. Must have held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. 4.

IN ADDITION to meeting the qualification requirements above, candidates MUST also be eligible and meet Revision 1, "MSS Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions, (Revision 1) dated 11/08/99". For this particular position, applicants MUST currently hold or have held the position of MSS-2 or higher for at least 1 year (52 weeks) or a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher in a Headquarters or Region position for at least 1 year (52 weeks).

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout their program areas. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work progress to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customers' needs. Serves as a member of the management team and provides advice on ways to improve organizational performance and strategic goals.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the mission and goals of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the needs of the aviation community, and the safety of the flying public. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinate managers and is responsible for team building. Participates in accident investigations and incidents as directed by higher authority. Provides vision and leadership to facility teams. Assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate managers and their staff.

Sets and adjusts long and short-term goals and priorities in support of FAA Flight plan initiatives.

Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Recommends necessary budgetary and reprogramming actions required to ensure the effective operation of the facility. Recommends, reviews and revises operational and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with national programs. Recommends and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines.

• Manages budgets and either acquires or reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs.
• Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.
• Supports and participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, foreign government aviation officials, representatiaves of the aviation industry and military.

Also interacts with key staff of public interest groups, government officials, professional organizations and contractors. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the XO is designated as a contact point and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the NAS, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry. The incumbent reports to the Air Traffic Manager, who provides minimal supervision.

The incumbent exercises a high level of judgment in the performance of his/her duties by independently looking for alternative strategies to adapt to the changing requirements of the NAS. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which objectives are achieved.