Supervisory Air Traffic Assistant (Supervisory Flight Data Communications Specialist)

Accomplishes tasks assigned to the organization directly through supervision of subordinate employees. Personally directs the work of the employees assigned to the organization. Assigns work, sets priorities and provides technical assistance to subordinate employees.

Managerial duties also include: monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/ disciplinary action, as appropriate. Participates directly in management team of the facility with full responsibility for Flight Data and Communications Operations which includes: flight data processing; defense communications System (DCS) computers and communications circuits; flight plan entries into the en route National Airspace System (NAS) HOST system; and monitoring of the Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) for all incoming traffic. Provides communication s and air traffic control data services for the New York ARTCC (Level 12), other FAA facilities and all military aviation operations in the New York ARTCC.

Serves as COMSEC Manager, which is responsible for managing and controlling accountable COMSEC material in the COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS) charged to this activity. Responsibilities include receipt, storage, amendment, accountability, inventory and issuance of COMSEC material, and destruction or transfer of material when no longer required. Ensures that appropriate COMSEC material is readily available to authorized users whose duties require its use.

Ensure that all persons requiring access to U.S. classified cryptographic information receive an appropriate cryptographic access (CA) briefing and sign a CA certificate before they are permitted access. Advises users and supervisors of required protection requirements and proper procedures for handling COMSEC material including authorized procedures for destruction or disposition of material when no longer required. Report COMSEC security irregularities/violations in accordance with applicable directives.

Serves as Classified Information Security Manager (CISM), which serves as the principal advisor and representative to management in matters about classifying, declassifying, downgrading and safeguarding classified information; limits access to classified information to cleared people with a need-to -know; keeps a list of personnel within the organization who have access to classified information; develops and documents the organization's control measures to safeguard classified information and to limit access to classified information to authorized personnel; develops and keeps certification and accreditation documents for National Security Systems used by their organization; coordinates with the organization's managers on security measures for classifying and safeguarding classified information; coordinates information security awareness and education with in their organization; in coordination with records management officials, continually reduces classified holdings as appropriate by declassifying, destroying or retiring unneeded records.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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.

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 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.

Training Requirements as a Condition of Employment: All persons appointed to Air Traffic Assistance positions are required to successfully complete a training program to gain specific job knowledge. Those failing to complete the program successfully may be separated, demoted, or reassigned. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a top secret security clearance. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.

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.

Only supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS profile on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

No references will be made for you Official Personnel Files (EOPF). Information must be current and up to date. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their SF-50 with the required information below, NOT SF-52.

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/.