Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully.

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 includes: -Experience directing or leading a team in performing safety and efficiency analyses of external security constraints. -Experience identifying, addressing, and mitigating system security threats. -Experience identifying problem areas and developing and recommending new policies and procedures for resolution.

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.

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 interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as the Team Manager for the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Detection & Mitigation Team, AJR-262. Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. The work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of AJR and the Air Traffic Organization (ATO).

Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Reviews, coordinates, and executes administrative and resource management activities.

Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspect of air traffic management to direct work related to System Operations Security mission and objectives, including participating in the directorate's response efforts to address natural disasters and other crises outside of their scheduled tour of duty in various locations. Possesses advanced understanding of air traffic control (ATC) procedures and policies to support team in the development of UAS policies and procedures.

Identifies problem areas and develops and recommends new policies and procedures for resolution. Participates in airspace planning activities, including detection and mitigation of security risks and/or threats strategies.

Directs the team in performing safety and efficiency analyses of external security constraints, such as military training and exercise air missions and/or specialized Department of Defense activity potentially impacting the National Airspace System (NAS), such as global positioning system (GPS) interference testing and training. Identifies and addresses UAS security threats, and to mitigate security risks to the National Airspace System (NAS) and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

The work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures for safe and secure operations of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter UAS (C-UAS) in the NAS. Facilitates inter-agency C-UAS mission meetings to identify the type of mission, legal authority, and equipment to be used.

Uses knowledge of the legislative process to review and approve team members' comments on proposed legislation involving UAS security and C-UAS operations, compares proposals against current laws and regulations to address conflicts and provides Group Manager with recommendations for approval or non-concurrence.

Directs staff in the coordination of proposed mitigations with the requesting agency (e.g., Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD)), Department of Transportation (DOT), Spectrum Engineering, and the Security Operations Support Center prior to recommending acceptance to senior leadership. Provides oversight of the C-UAS mission assessment development process with DOT. Resolves all but unique problems during the mission, without the intervention of higher-level management.

Provides coordination of air traffic operations between FAA facilities and the Domestic Events Network. This includes coordinating aviation- or airspace-related programs supporting the DHS, DoD, and other agencies with security- and safety-based missions. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/ project/program.

Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed.