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

Federal Aviation Administration • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-4 level terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The position supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The supervisor plans and assigns work, establishes priorities and schedules, approves leave, advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, evaluates performance, and recommends performance ratings. The supervisor hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances or more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. The role also identifies and arranges employee training, seeks improvements to production and work quality, adjusts staffing and procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels, and recommends and tracks area goals and objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• Designated or random drug testing is required; the position is covered by the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Current medical certification is required.
• Must demonstrate specialized experience by the vacancy closing date: at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; or at least 1 year facility-rated or area-certified at an Air Traffic Services facility; or at least 1 year in an MSS position at an Air Traffic Services facility.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation may be required.
• The selectee may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plan and assign subordinate employees' work, and set work 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 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.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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