Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration • Newark, NJ

15h

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route air traffic control facility, planning and directing operations within a delegated area of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and is evaluated on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The supervisor oversees Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out control assignments within a geographic area. This includes assigning and prioritizing work, scheduling, approving leave, advising and instructing employees, evaluating performance, and recommending performance ratings. The role also addresses employee complaints, refers serious or group grievances to a higher-level manager, identifies training needs, improves work quality and production, adjusts staffing and procedures to accommodate higher-level resource decisions, and recommends and tracks area goals and objectives.

The position communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in areas including selections, training, and transfers. It supports the labor-management partnership process and fosters a fair and equitable work environment. Employment is subject to U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, submission of an SF-50, drug-testing requirements, possible background investigation, and medical clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required. A relocation incentive may be offered, subject to stated limits and conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Must meet one of the specified specialized-experience pathways: at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; at least 1 year (52 weeks) facility rated or area certified at an ATS facility; or at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS position at an ATS facility.
• Must provide separate narrative responses addressing Managerial Selection Factors 1 through 4, including a reference's name, title, organization, and phone number. Failure to address the narratives results in loss of consideration.
• Resume must include detailed information supporting qualifications and responses to the job questionnaire.
• Must meet qualifications by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Must undergo designated or random drug testing and may be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening; testing-designated positions are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• May be subject to a background investigation; selection and placement depend on waiver or satisfactory completion of security requirements.
• Must maintain medical clearance.
• A one-year probationary period may be required, including a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• May be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• CEP/CP selectees must certify eligibility if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within a delegated area of responsibility at a terminal or en route facility.
• Provide first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
• Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plan and assign subordinate employees' work, set priorities and schedules, and approve leave.
• Give employees advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend performance ratings.
• Hear and resolve employee complaints and refer group grievances or more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
• Identify and arrange developmental and other training for employees.
• Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of work.
• Adjust staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.
• Recommend area goals and objectives and track accomplishments.
• Communicate and reinforce diversity and EEO policies and programs, including in selections, training, and transfers.
• Support and participate in the labor-management partnership process and foster a fair and equitable work environment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• A relocation incentive may be offered, not exceeding $43,000 or 25% of the employee's annual basic pay at the beginning of the service period, whichever is less, subject to relocation, operational certification, and service-agreement conditions.

What This Job Offers

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