Summary Serves as an Operations Manager in a terminal facility responsible for planning and directing the operations in the facility; or planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility such as training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, and other facility program areas. Responsibilities Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support. The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to day operations of the facility. Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibilities. Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective ATC service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency\'s mission and the customer\'s needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends/approves awards. Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selection, training, and transfers. Participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry. The Operations Manager reports to either the Air Traffic Manager or Assistant Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. In addition, to be eligible, applicant must have held a MSS-2 or above position for a minimum of 1 year (52 weeks). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each Dimension. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Evaluation Criteria: Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning (MWP) WP-10.1. Education 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 The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1 year it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Interview Statement: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. Permanent Position is covered under P.L. 108-176 for early retirement purposes. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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Provides services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, managing faxes and scheduling appointments. In addition, assists with training scheduling associates. This position is full-time working 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (70%) Scheduling Answers phones and handles calls in a professional and timely manner Maintains positive interactions at all times with patients, referring offices and staff Schedules patient examinations according to existing company policy Ensures all appropriate personal, financial and insurance information is obtained and recorded accurately Daily responsibility for calling and scheduling as many patients for whom the Company currently has orders Communicates to technologists any scheduling changes in order to ensure highest patient satisfaction Maintains an up-to-date database on all current and potential referring physicians Obtains and enters new referring physician information in computer system data base and passes along to marketing for follow up Understands how and when to roll phones on and off answering service Alerts other clinics of phone problems that are passed along to your clinic Handles overflow calls for other centers within market to ensure uninterrupted exam scheduling for referring offices Arranges transportation and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate Provides back up coverage for front office staff as requested by supervisor (i.e., rest breaks, vacations and sick leave) Fields 1-800 number calls and routes to appropriate department or associate (St. Louis Park only) (15%) Staff Support Trains new hires as well as provides refresher training for existing associates Follows up on scheduling errors with staff and reports back to lead, manager and corporate office as directed Evaluates and adjusts workflow as needed to improve scheduling accuracy and improve patient throughput Works closely with technologists to ensure patients have a smooth transition between the front office, scheduling and technical areas Maintains and updates scheduling procedure and training manuals (10%) Insurance Pre-certifies all exams with patient’s insurance company as required Verifies insurance for same day add-ons Uses knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain authorization if needed prior to appointment. (5%) Completes other tasks as required High school graduate or equivalent Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Proficient with using computer systems and typing Must be able to handle multi-level phone system with a high volume of calls at one time Preferred: 1-2 year customer service experience Medical terminology and previous clinical business office experience Bilingual RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible. We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
