Duties
The GM is responsible for inter-agency coordination to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS to successfully accomplish the vision of Air Traffic Services (AJT). The GM manages and directs the highly technical multi-layered workforce found in numerous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic facilities of varying size and complexity in a specific area. He/she has line authority for overseeing and directing air traffic operations within his/her assigned area, and serves as first level supervisor for Assistant General Manager(s) and Air Traffic Managers (ATM). The GM makes selections for all ATM positions in his/her assigned area and exercises operational authority over Federal Contract Towers located in their respective area. The GM also serves as the second level supervisor for the area office immediate staff and facility Operations Managers.
The GM facilitates the integration of air traffic services in his/her assigned area and advocates the tactical use of concepts and technologies to advance the strategic goals of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The GM is responsible for coordinating the operational functions found within these facilities and across the service area. He/she is also responsible for coordinating policies with the Deputy Directors of System Operations, Regional and Service Area Managers as well as other senior officials.
As a recognized expert in air traffic control operations, procedures and traffic flow management, the GM ensures that facility operations maximize efficiency and servec. He/she maintains situational awareness of the national airspace to ensure the average daily airport capacity, airport efficiency rates and adjusted operational availability in his/her area meet the performance metrics and goals established in the FAA Flight Plan. In conjuction with other General Managers and Deputy Directors of System Operations, develops standards, system procedures and techniques to improve air traffic services within the Area.
Maintains contacts 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, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of aviation industry and military. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the General Manager is designated as a contact point and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the NAS.
Approves leave and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to direct reports based on priorities. Evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advise on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and oter training needs of subordinates.
Defines, acquires and allocates budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.
Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selection, training and transfers. 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.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Documents
As reminder, if you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. Note that your most recent SF-50 may not contain Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24.
Form SF-50: Sent via email will NOT be considered. It may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail/fax.
Applicants will be considered ineligible if the SF-50 is not received due to incomplete application package on or before the closing date of this announcement.
If you are an FAA employee, you
MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (817) 222-5852 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages. We cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of any faxed documents. Regardless of the method of delivery, all supporting documentation MUST be received in the servicing Human Resources Office prior to the closing date of announcement.
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.