Temporary Traffic Control Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Summary
Serves as a Front Line Manager (Operations Supervisor).
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Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level providing first-line supervision to a team of FSS Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS). Work usually includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit, and include planning, assigning, setting priorities, tasks, and schedules; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.
Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility, some of which may be remotely located and require travel. Acts as the approving authority for leave; gives direction and instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building. Continuously reviews work processes to assure results that meet the agencies mission and the customers needs. Serves as a member of the management team to ensure organizational performances meets strategic goals.
When assigned, serves as Watch Supervisor, and assumes overall management and supervision of the operations area. Performs staff support functions as assigned.
Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.
Resolves routine problems independently but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.
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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).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• First page of FAA 3330-43 (unrated) must be submitted. Please do not include your social security number on this form.
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
• A 1-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
• This position will be filled as a temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or detail not to exceed 1 year. It may be extended,
• terminated early, or may become permanent without further competition.

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-H, FG/GS-12, CPC level. Applicants must have specialized experience in an air traffic facility which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the advertised position. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Such experience is typically demonstrated by accomplishment of assignments of the difficulty and responsibility described in the position classification standard used to evaluate positions at the next lower grade/pay band level (FV-H, FG/GS-12, CPC).
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
Qualified candidates must meet the following Selective Placement Factor as determined by responses to the Other Factors:
Do you currently hold or have you ever held an FSS facility rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration while employed at a Federal FSS facility?
Applicants must be facility rated or previously have held a facility rating in a Flight Service Station (FSS). Applicants must indicate on their application package that they have held or currently have this rating. Applicants may be deemed ineligible if this is not clearly stated in your application package.
The FAA 3330-43 (unrated) is a required form which will be used when making qualifications determination. Please do not include your social security number on this form.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education is not qualifying for this grade level and may not be substituted for experience.
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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
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.
Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box following each Managerial Selection Factor (MSF), please describe your possession of the applicable MSF. Your work history examples should be specific, clearly reflect the highest level of ability and include applicable date ranges. Include the name, title, organization, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.
Medical & Security Clearance Requirement: Prior to making firm offers for selections, medical and security clearances will be verified as being current and appropriate for the position.
Early Retirement: This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes and is subject to mandatory retirement provisions. Information about retirement for Air Traffic Controllers, mandatory retirement provisions and eligibility for rehire can be found in CSRS/FERS Handbook: http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/csrsfers-handbook/.
This position will be filled as a temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or detail not to exceed 1 year. It may be extended, terminated early, or it may become permanent without further competition.
Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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