Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration • Colorado Springs, CO

6h

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The position supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area and reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated based 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.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Must meet at least one specialized experience criterion: have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility; or have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, including experience dates, position title, series, and grade/level, by the announcement closing date.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• The position is subject to the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening and random testing for designated positions.
• The position may be subject to a background investigation.
• The selectee may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• A resume must include detailed information supporting qualifications and responses to the job questionnaire.

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, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend performance ratings.
• Hear and resolve employee complaints and refer group grievances or 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 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.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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