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

Federal Aviation Administration • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-8 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.

Supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns subordinate work, sets priorities and schedules, approves leave, advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, evaluates performance, and recommends performance ratings. Resolves employee complaints or refers group grievances and serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. Identifies and arranges employee training, improves production and work quality, adjusts staffing and procedures in response to higher-level resource decisions, and recommends and tracks area goals and objectives. 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.
• Designated or random drug testing is required; the position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Current medical is required.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must meet at least one specialized experience pathway by the vacancy announcement closing date: held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least one year (52 weeks); been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services facility; or held an MSS position for at least one year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services facility.
• A facility-rated or area-certified employee at an Air Traffic Services facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position.
• The selected applicant may be required to undergo a background investigation.
• The selectee may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Applicants should provide detailed work-history information supporting their qualifications and questionnaire answers.

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 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.
• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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