Serves as the front-line manager for the Indianapolis District Technical Support Center.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I or GS/FG-13 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 may include but is not limited to: experience in evaluating and optimizing the performance of facilities and services in the National Airspace System (NAS) and analyze alternate courses of action in the management and improvement of NAS Systems. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Incumbent directs work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Work includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit and include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. 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. Provides first level technical and administrative direction of the assigned workforce consisting of specialists and engineers who provide in-depth technical expertise to managers and specialists; evaluate and optimize performance of facilities and services in the NAS and analyze alternate courses of action in the management and improvement of NAS systems. Technical Support areas of expertise include communications, navigation, RADAR, environmental and automation systems, maintenance programs, spectrum management and facility performance. 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 in-depth knowledge of the objectives of the Technical Operations organization. Reports directly to the Technical Services Operation Manager in the Service Area.