Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor (OS) directs Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a limited geographic area. This position is in a Level 6 terminal facility and plans and directs operations within delegated areas of responsibility. The OS provides first-line supervision to a team of ATCS personnel, takes disciplinary actions, and provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates while facilitating team building. The supervisor continuously reviews work processes to ensure results support the agency's mission and customer needs, add value to facility services, and are achieved efficiently. As a member of the management team, the OS works to improve organizational performance and meet strategic goals. When assigned as Watch Supervisor, the OS assumes overall management and supervision of the operation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• Must be able to meet qualifications by the vacancy closing date.
• Must have at least 52 weeks of one of the following: an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; facility rating or area certification in a terminal or en route facility; or an MSS position in a terminal or en route facility.
• Candidates must provide separate narrative responses addressing MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4 and include a reference's name, title, organization, and phone number.
• A resume must include detailed information supporting qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
• Must maintain medical clearance.
• Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.
• Subject to designated or random drug testing, including pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility at a Level 6 terminal facility.
• Provide first-line supervision to a team of Air Traffic Control Specialists.
• Take disciplinary actions.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and facilitate team building.
• Review work processes to ensure they support the agency's mission and customer needs, add value to facility services, and are achieved efficiently.
• Contribute as a member of the management team to improving organizational performance and meeting strategic goals.
• Assume overall management and supervision of the operation when assigned as Watch Supervisor.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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