Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, MSS-2, Level 6 (Operations Supervisor)
About The Position
Serves as an Operations Supervisor at the Terre Haute ATCT (TCID1-HUF), planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility and providing first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The supervisor oversees Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The position reports to the Air Traffic Manager, and performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. The role requires U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration for applicable males, submission of an SF50 and FAA Form 3330-43, and completion of required security and medical clearances. It is subject to designated or random drug testing and a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required, and newly appointed front-line managers may be required to complete corporate supervisory training. The position is not in a bargaining unit and may be realigned as part of an approved reorganization.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Submit an SF50 and FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience.
- Pass a medical examination and/or maintain a medical clearance.
- Complete and receive favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) background investigation before appointment, unless a waiver is obtained; subject to reinvestigation every five years.
- Subject to designated or random drug testing.
- Meet one of the following 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 Air Traffic Services facility; or at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS position at an Air Traffic Services facility.
- Meet qualifications by the announcement closing date.
- Include detailed work-history examples supporting qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire; separate KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narratives are not required.
Responsibilities
- 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 with advice, counseling, 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 employee training needs.
- 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 fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
- Selectees may be eligible for pay retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
