Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration•Broomfield, CO

14h

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility and providing first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. The supervisor leads staff responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Responsibilities include assigning and prioritizing work, scheduling, approving leave, advising and instructing employees, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, arranging training, improving productivity and work quality, adjusting staffing and procedures in response to higher-level resource decisions, and recommending and tracking area goals and objectives. The role also communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and supports the labor-management partnership process while promoting fair and equitable treatment of employees. Employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration for applicable males, submission of an SF-50, and drug testing. A supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. The position may require a background investigation and financial disclosure. Applicants must submit FAA Form 3330-43 by the announcement closing date. This is not a bargaining-unit position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Must meet one of the following specialized experience requirements: at least one year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; at least one year (52 weeks) facility-rated or area-certified in an air traffic services facility; or at least one year (52 weeks) in an MSS position in an air traffic services facility.
Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
Applicants must submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, listing experience dates, position title, series, and grade/level, by the announcement closing date.
Designated or random drug testing is required.
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.
Applicants should provide detailed resume information supporting their qualifications and job-questionnaire answers.

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 establish 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 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 fair and equitable treatment of employees.