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. Supports the Director on day-to-day operations, providing advice, technical support; coordination for technical operations involving NAS; NEX Gen efforts. Responsibilities This position serves as a General Manager (GM) in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Air Traffic Services (AJT), Western Service Area, Hawaii-Guam District. The GM oversees and directs a highly technical workforce in a complex, multi-disciplined organization responsible for the safe, efficient, and structured movement of aircraft within the National Airspace System (NAS). The GM applies extensive technical expertise in NAS systems, equipment and procedures to coordinate air traffic operations, technical workforce found in specific districts consisting of numerous air traffic facilities of varying size, type, and complexity. The GM applies in-depth technical knowledge of NAS equipment, systems, processes and procedures to serve as the expert and focal point for all facility operations in the District. The GM serves as a single point of contact between district field facilities, senior ATO management and the customer community. Utilizes skill and expertise applying program/project management principles to achieve operational goals and lead strategic planning and integrated consensus building across ATO Service Units. The GM is also responsible for inter-agency coordination to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS. The GM applies skill and experience integrating facility program operations to advocate the tactical and strategic use of concepts and technologies that advance the goals of the ATO and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Develops standards, systems, procedures and techniques to improve air traffic services within the district. Continually reviews, refines and recommends major improvements to operational projects and programs to make sure that they are aligned with long term and short term ATO and FAA goals, objectives and plans. Applies experience leading a large, complex mission-oriented safety organization and develops objectives for and aligns the work of subordinate technical organizations. The GM oversees a complex district operation that is critical to maintaining safety oversight and directly impacts the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. The GM also oversees a large, geographically dispersed matrix organization responsible for delivery of support and administrative services to all en route and terminal facilities within the district and integrates the budget planning processes for projects and programs in excess of $100M. Approves leave 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 advice 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 other 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. 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 FV-K, FG/GS-15 in the Federal Service. 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 is described as experience managing a large, complex technically-oriented safety organization to develop objectives for and to align the work of subordinate technical organizations; experience applying program/project management principles to achieve operational goals and lead strategic planning, facility planning and integrated consensus building across ATO Service Units. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education 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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements 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. 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, Skill and Ability (KSA) and/or Leadership and Management Dimensions (LMD) 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 LMD and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each LMD and Technical Requirement in your work history, MUST include specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each LMD and Technical Requirement. Your LMD and Technical Requirement 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. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectee(s) will be required to certify eligibility. All first time supervisors/managers must serve a 1-year probationary period. Those who are not successful, may be reassigned to a non-supervisory position or may be returned to a position equivalent to the one held prior to the selection. Appointment: Permanent Full-Time PCS: Full PCS IAW FAA Travel Regulations Security: POS Sen 2 - Secret must have/meet current requirements Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Travel: 50% or less This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA