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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist, District Manager
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, Western Service Area, AJW-WS
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Summary
Serves as a District Manager with line authority for overseeing and directing technical operations within a District. Functions as the principal advisor for respective District operations and reports to the respective Service Area Director of Technical Operations.
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Summary
Serves as a District Manager with line authority for overseeing and directing technical operations within a District. Functions as the principal advisor for respective District operations and reports to the respective Service Area Director of Technical Operations.
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 15, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Longmont, CO
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes- - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes. Salary $175,051 - $228,000 per year
Salary listed above includes 30.52% locality for Longmont, CO. Pay Rates for FAA employees, including locality are capped by law at $228,000.
Pay scale & grade
FV L
Promotion potential NA
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ANM-ATO-26-1381198-99333 Control number 874268700
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Current, permanent FAA employees ONLY.
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Incumbent will exercise executive oversight and operational authority to ensure safety of NAS maintenance and operations at ARTCCs, Combined TRACONs, OEP airports, and large geographical areas consisting of approximately two or more states.
Directs a highly technical and diverse workforce consisting of 150-300 federal employees who are Airway Transportation Specialists, Engineering Technicians, Program Managers/Analysts and Computer Specialists. Incumbent will have day-to-day direction over 3-5 subordinate managers including subordinate facility managers as well as functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel. Interfaces with management across multiple subordinate organizational units and integrates projects/programs across multiple functions. Provides coaching, mentoring, and development of staff and organizational capabilities and is responsible for team-building throughout the facilities in the District. Sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance of organizational units, managers, and employees, approves leave; takes and/or approves corrective /disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Provide direct support to the Director of Technical Operations to establish, monitor, and sustain Technical Operations initiatives and activities that cross service units within the Air Traffic Organization and the FAA lines of business. Develop new methodologies and techniques to solve organizational challenges and procedures. Conceive. plan, and conduct studies involving complex operational issues and that support the overall Technical Operations Business Plans activities under the core business measure of ensuring safety and security of the NAS.
Provide senior level policy guidance, direction and interpretation of technical operations related areas of NAS programs.
Provide engineering and technical guidance regarding relationships between current and future NAS to be acquired, developed, and integrated via numerous acquisition programs in support of the activities within the AJW Business Plans core business measure-Acquisition Workforce Plan.
Provide expert collaborative analysis of technical information submitted for review of complex and challenging projects and programs that cross technical and operational disciplines and organizational lines of business impacting multiple internal and external organizations. Identify, assess, and analyze significant issues, opportunities, and trends that require senior leadership attention.
Identify and apply operational expertise and authority to ensure the success of the Air Traffic Safety Action and Technical Operations Safety Action programs by overseeing the implementing voluntary safety reporting corrective actions. This is done through tracking and collaborating with operational experts within internal directorates, across organization lines and throughout the ATO in addition to aligning program objectives with organizational goals to achieve safety excellence impacting the FAA and the safety of the flying public.
Serve as the internal and external point of contact for information, and concerns that impact large segments of Technical Operations, ATO and the FAA. Responsible for managing information appropriately to ensure concerns arc addressed and issues are resolved. Predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventative action. Ensures consistent responses from the operations functions to internal and external organizations.
Responsible for the efficient management of an estimated 80 million dollar a year budget and for performing system analysis and field support for more than 25 subordination operations. Reallocates or acquires additional resources as necessary within and across organization/programs in order to execute goals and accomplish Technical Operations mission objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
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-K, FG/GS-15 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 includes: Leading an effective workforce that achieves organizational wide goals.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Interview Policy: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement for a noncritical-sensitive clearance.
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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirements.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.
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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee):You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration; Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documents, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation and college transcripts can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth, will be accepted in combination with your online application and can be faxed to (206) 231-4150.
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/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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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)
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.
Agency contact information
Jennifer Molano
Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee):You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration; Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documents, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation and college transcripts can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth, will be accepted in combination with your online application and can be faxed to (206) 231-4150.
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/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
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)
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.
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Agency contact information
Jennifer Molano
Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
Jennifer Molano
Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
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Summary
Serves as a District Manager with line authority for overseeing and directing technical operations within a District. Functions as the principal advisor for respective District operations and reports to the respective Service Area Director of Technical Operations.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 15, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Longmont, CO
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes- - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes. Salary $175,051 - $228,000 per year
Salary listed above includes 30.52% locality for Longmont, CO. Pay Rates for FAA employees, including locality are capped by law at $228,000.
Pay scale & grade
FV L
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ANM-ATO-26-1381198-99333 Control number 874268700
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