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

Federal Aviation Administration • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-8 level facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to developmental and certified professional controllers responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The supervisor plans and assigns work, sets priorities and schedules, approves leave, advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, evaluates performance, and recommends performance ratings. The role also addresses employee complaints, arranges developmental and other training, identifies ways to improve production or work quality, adjusts staffing and procedures to accommodate higher-level resource decisions, and recommends goals and tracks accomplishments. The supervisor supports the labor-management partnership process and fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, current medical certification, and compliance with applicable registration, documentation, and drug-testing requirements. A background investigation, financial disclosure, and a one-year managerial probationary period may also apply. Specialized experience must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Designated or random drug testing is required; pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening may apply.
• A current medical is required.
• Must meet one of the following specialized-experience paths: at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J or above regional or headquarters position; at least 1 year (52 weeks) facility-rated or area-certified in an FAA Air Traffic Services facility; or at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS position in an FAA Air Traffic Services facility.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Interviews will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA policy.
• A one-year managerial probationary period may be required.
• The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Applicants should provide detailed work-history examples supporting their qualifications and Managerial Selection Factor answers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Provide first-line supervision to developmental and certified professional controllers.
• Plan and assign subordinate employees’ work; set priorities and schedules.
• Approve leave and provide employees with advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend performance ratings.
• Hear and resolve employee complaints; refer group grievances and 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 directed work.
• Adjust staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.
• Recommend area goals and objectives and track accomplishments.
• Support and participate in the labor-management partnership process.
• Foster a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and equitably.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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