Federal Aviation Administration

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher management experience.
  • At least 1 year of facility-rated or area-certified experience in an ATS facility.
  • Required experience can also include 1 year in an MSS role at an ATS facility.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to Managerial Selection Factors in a narrative format.
  • References required for verification of capability.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of Air Traffic Control Specialists overseeing air traffic operations.
  • Plan and assign work to team members, setting priorities and schedules.
  • Approve employee leave requests and provide guidance on work and administrative matters.
  • Evaluate employee performance and recommend ratings accordingly.
  • Address employee complaints while escalating unresolved issues as needed.
  • Identify training needs and arrange for employee development programs.
  • Propose and track goals and objectives for the operational area.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
  • Access to federal employee benefits designed to support you and your family.
  • Potential eligibility for pay retention in Career Enhancement Assignments or Career Progression.
Full Job Description
Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 5 terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Duties

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Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

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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.
  • Applicants must apply online via AVIATOR
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.


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);

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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 qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work.

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3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (See NOTE)

NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4.

Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration.

Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39.

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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.

Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression: 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.

Interview Policy: Some, all or none may be interviewed.

Early Retirement: Position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.

Requirements for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.

Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Incomplete Applications:

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Benefits

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