Federal Aviation Administration

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)(MSS-2, Level-11)

Federal Aviation Administration • $108K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1 year in a regional or headquarters FAA position (FV-J/FG-14 or above) or 1 year in an ATS facility role.
  • Must have facility rated/area certified experience for at least 1 year if in an ATS facility.
  • 1 year at an MSS level in an ATS facility is also acceptable.
  • Education credentials must meet U.S. Department of Education standards.
  • Successful candidates will need to provide detailed foreign education evaluations if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists to ensure compliance with air traffic assignments.
  • Plan, prioritize, and assign work within the team to optimize efficiency.
  • Evaluate staff performance and recommend appropriate ratings and improvements.
  • Address employee grievances and improve workplace relations.
  • Implement diversity and EEO policies in all operational areas.
  • Support labor management partnerships to foster a positive work environment.
  • Monitor operational goals and adjust strategies to meet objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package available to employees and their families.
  • Coverage includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Potential access to training and development programs for career advancement.
  • Opportunities for career enhancement and job progression available.
  • Eligibility and specific benefits may vary based on employment type.
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.

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.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
  • APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE THROUGH AVIATOR
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.


Qualifications

1) Must have held a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position 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 Air Traffic Services (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.

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

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

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors" and Selection Factor 5. Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.

Selection Factor 5: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/2152_Rating_Criteria.doc

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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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.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Travel may be required.

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.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. 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.

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

Evaluation Criteria: Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on EMP-1.14, Supplemental Guidance: 2152 Front Line Manager Selection for Terminal, En Route and Flight Service Facilities. https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp-1-14_2152/

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

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

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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