Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 8)

Federal Aviation Administration • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
• Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.
• Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR
• Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility; OR
• Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
• QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
• Eligible candidates will also be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Selection Factors.
• Candidates must address these four factors when applying for any managerial position in the FAA.
• Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration.

Nice To Haves

• This position MAY be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression.
• The selectee(s) MAY be eligible for pay retention.
• Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis.
• CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.
• Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
• For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required.
• This training must be completed within the prescribed time frames.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• This position is covered for early retirement purposes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-8 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees.
• Sets work priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager.
• Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees.
• Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
• Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.
• Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.
• Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers.
• Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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