Federal Aviation Administration

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

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

  • Minimum 1 year in an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional/headquarters position, OR
  • At least 1 year facility-rated or area-certified experience in an ATS facility, OR
  • Minimum 1 year in an MSS position within an ATS facility.
  • Education cannot substitute for experience.
  • Must detail qualifications and responses to questionnaire.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of Air Traffic Control Specialists in designated areas.
  • Plan and assign work, setting priorities and schedules for the team.
  • Evaluate employee performance and recommend ratings.
  • Assist employees with work and administrative matters, including resolving complaints.
  • Identify training needs and arrange developmental opportunities.
  • Suggest improvements to production and work quality.
  • Adjust staffing levels and procedures based on organizational resource decisions.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
  • Inclusion in the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and progression with eligibility for pay retention.
  • Participation in labor management partnership processes fostering equitable treatment.
  • A rewarding career committed to public service values and efficiency improvements.
Full Job Description
Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route 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.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

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.
  • Must submit an FAA-3330-43 form (See Required Documents)


Qualifications

Candidate must meet the following: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated, or area certified for at least 1 year in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS position will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

In the text box following each Managerial workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable factors. Applicants who fail to address the Managerial Selection Factors will be disqualified. Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors 1 through 4.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience

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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.

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.

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

Selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance.

This position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for good time/early retirement purposes.

Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.

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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