Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
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 Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager, and performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. The position supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. It includes assigning and prioritizing work, setting schedules, approving leave, advising and instructing employees, evaluating performance, and addressing employee complaints. The supervisor identifies training needs, seeks ways to improve production and work quality, adjusts staffing and procedures in response to higher-level resource decisions, and recommends and tracks area goals and objectives. The role also communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs, supports the labor-management partnership process, and fosters a fair and equitable work environment. Employment requires U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, submission of an SF50, and participation in required drug testing. A supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. The position may require a background investigation and financial disclosure filing. It is not a bargaining unit position.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50.
- Must meet one of the specialized-experience criteria by the announcement closing date: 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.
- Designated or random drug testing is required; tentatively selected applicants are subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
- A background investigation may be required.
- The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
- The selectee may be required to certify eligibility if selected through Career Enhancement/Progression.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 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 a fair and equitable work environment.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
