Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-3, Level 10), Operations Manager

Federal Aviation Administration • Seatac, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Operations Manager in a terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations or multiple support activities. 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. The Operations Manager reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• MUST complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR
• Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in 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/she has been performing the higher-graded work); AND
• Must have held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
• Candidates MUST also be eligible and meet Revision 1, "MSS Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions, (Revision 1) dated 11/08/99".
• Applicants MUST currently hold or have held the position of MSS-2 or higher for at least 1 year (52 weeks) or a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher in a Headquarters or Region position for at least 1 year (52 weeks).
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed
• The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention.
• This position is covered by PL 108-176 for ATC retirement purposes.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support.
• Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.
• Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control 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 selections, 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed