Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
Who may apply
Limited to the following applicant groups:
- Internal to an agency
5 days left to apply
Job Details
Position Overview
Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizationalunits/projects/programs and across multiple function and/or disciplines within the Western Service Area, Planning and Requirements Group.
Duties
Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for more than one organizational
unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex
projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO. Managerial duties typically
affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include:
planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
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. Performs critical
aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and
justifying resource requirements.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of
budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding
of the objectives of the major subdivision.
Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates,
peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In
some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties
to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments
for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that
frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher
level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new
policies and procedures for resolution.
Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management,
usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the
alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.
Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational
unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external
customers.
Qualifications & Requirements
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 or FG/GS-14 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 includes: Program and project management experience in federal programs involving acquisition, deployment, sustainment, improvement of facilities, using capital investment program funding. Experience involving the installation, deployment, or establishment of NAS components, facilities, or systems.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
- Please review Additional Information.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.Evaluations
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents
Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. 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 (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
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/.
How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
- Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
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.
Amendment Date: 08/18/2026
Amendment Note: Updated total number of openings per LOB request- 8/18/2026. Updated total number of openings per LOB request-8/18/2026. 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.