Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 6)

Federal Aviation Administration•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to Air Traffic Control Specialists, including Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. This position may be used to fill other similar vacancies and may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. A one-year probationary period may be required. Newly appointed Front Line Managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames. The selectee may need to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. The position is subject to moderate-risk background investigation requirements, a medical examination and/or medical clearance, and pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing. It is covered for early retirement purposes and is not a bargaining unit position.

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 at least one specialized-experience pathway by the announcement closing date: one year as an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above in a regional or headquarters position; or one year (52 weeks) facility rated or area certified at an Air Traffic Services facility; or one year (52 weeks) in an MSS position at an Air Traffic Services facility.
Must address the four FAA Managerial Selection Factors when applying; applicants who fail to address them will be disqualified.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Completion and favorable adjudication of a moderate-risk background investigation is required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; subject to reinvestigation every five years.
Must pass a medical examination and/or maintain a medical clearance.
Subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening and, for testing-designated positions, random drug and/or alcohol testing.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
Newly appointed Front Line Managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct terminal facility operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
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.
Provide employees advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend performance ratings.
Hear and resolve employee complaints, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
Identify and arrange developmental and other training for employees.
Identify ways to improve production or increase the quality of directed 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 fair and equitable treatment of employees.