Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 8)

Federal Aviation Administration•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-8 terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments in a geographic area, including developmental and certified professional controllers. The supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager and is evaluated on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Must meet one of the following specialized-experience requirements by the announcement closing date: have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least one year; have been facility rated or area certified for at least 52 weeks at an Air Traffic Services facility; or have held an MSS position for at least 52 weeks in an Air Traffic Services facility.
Address all four FAA Managerial Selection Factors in the application; applicants who do not address them will be disqualified.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
A moderate-risk background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
Designated or random drug testing is required; tentatively selected applicants are subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
The selectee must pass a medical examination and/or maintain a medical clearance.
Newly appointed front-line managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
Plan and assign subordinate employees’ work, set priorities and schedules, and approve leave.
Provide employees with 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 and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
Identify and arrange developmental and other employee training.
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 goals and objectives for the area 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.