Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager’s individual performance, and available funding. A front line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SATSS), for a System Support Center (SSC).

Serves as the SSC Manager.

Open & closing dates: 12/13/2025 to 01/02/2026

$110,673 to $171,576 per year (includes 17.06% locality pay for Jackson, MS)

Jackson, MS

Yes – situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.

Occasional travel – may be required for training or other work-related duties, but not on a regular basis.

Yes – Fixed Rate TCS – temporary relocation payment for current federal employees of $13,500 to relocation to the temporary duty station and $13,500 for relocation from the temporary duty location, total $27,000. Subject to applicable taxes.

Temporary – 1 year, may be extended, terminated, or made permanent.

Full-time

Excepted

2101 Transportation Specialist

Yes

Other

Yes

AAC-ATO-26-WEU
34-96637

Internal to an agency:
Current federal employees of the hiring agency; also open to current permanent ATO Line of Business employees, AML, and AMA-400.

Incumbent is responsible for overall administrative and technical direction of the assigned workforce consisting of ATSS and support staff providing National Air Space services to En Route/Terminal air traffic control for commercial airlines and general aviation. Reports directly to a District Manager (DM) or District Facilities Manager (DFM).

Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Duties 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 recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques. Evaluates 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 needs and justifying resource requirements.

Identifies developmental training needs for employees and requests or arranges needed training. Communicates training requests with higher-level management to determine accessibility, funding, and optimal use of resources.

Provides advice, counsel, or instructions to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters. Resolves complaints at informal stage, refers group grievances and serious complaints to higher level manager. Applies minor disciplinary measures, recommends actions for more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

Applies advanced knowledge of technical aspects, budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures. Responsible for program resources.

Contacting primarily within the organization, major subdivision, LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss status of projects/programs and plan for the future. May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and external parties to interpret policies/procedures.

Has authority to make commitments for subordinate units within guidelines.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources to accomplish goals and objectives of the SSC.

Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles.

Work governed by established…