Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration; Sacramento (CA); À distance; USD 124 000 - 192 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Federal Aviation Administration in Sacramento, California seeks a Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) to lead an SSC team. The role directs staff, sets priorities, and manages resources to meet mission objectives in a dynamic, federally governed environment.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, budget planning, and staff development, with telework eligibility and a competitive federal salary.

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Experience supervising staff in SSC or similar environment.
• Knowledge of budget and HR policies and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one SSC/unit within a major subdivision.
• Plans and communicates the organization's vision and priorities; assigns tasks and responsibilities.
• Monitors and evaluates performance; coaches and develops employee capabilities; approves leave and disciplinary actions.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Leadership

Description du poste

Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a front line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SATSS), for a System Support Center (SSC). Serves as the System Support Center (SSC) manager.

Key Responsibilities

Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. May be responsible for supervising employees in more than one SSC/duty location.

Duties typically 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 action as appropriate. Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave.

Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates. In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Identifies developmental training needs of employees and self and requests for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training. Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management to determine accessibility, available funding and best use of resources. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters.

Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined requirements.

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. 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.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives. 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.

Consults with higher level management to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $123907 – $192093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.