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

Federal Aviation Administration • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 level terminal facility. This role is responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility, and provides first-line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers. The supervisor will oversee a staff of air traffic control specialists responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Duties include planning and assigning work, setting priorities and schedules, approving leave, and providing advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. The supervisor will also evaluate employee performance, hear and resolve complaints, identify training needs, and find ways to improve production or quality of work. Adjusting staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels, and recommending goals and objectives for the area while tracking accomplishments are also key responsibilities. The role supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated fairly and equitably.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Current medical is required.
• Interviews will be conducted IAW applicable Agency Policy.
• Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J 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; OR
• Must have held a MSS position for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

• 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 certain aviation-related companies.
• 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.
• 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.
• In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor (MSF), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF.
• Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.
• Your MSF 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.
• In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment.
• The selectee 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 selectee will be required to certify eligibility.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Providing first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers.
• Supervising a staff of air traffic control specialists who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Planning and assigning work to be accomplished by subordinate employees.
• Setting work priorities and schedules.
• Approving leave; giving advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Evaluating performance of employees and recommending performance ratings.
• Hearing and resolving complaints from employees and referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager.
• Identifying and arranging for developmental and other training needs of employees.
• Finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
• Adjusting staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.
• Recommending goals and objectives for the area and tracking accomplishments.
• Supporting and participating in the labor management partnership process.
• Fostering a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

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