Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration • Dulles Airport, VA

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 9 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. Supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The supervisor reports to the Operations Manager, and performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The position requires specialized experience, including qualifying FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters experience, facility-rated or area-certified experience at an ATS facility, or experience in an MSS position at an ATS facility, as detailed in the qualifications. Applicants must address Managerial Selection Factors 1 through 4 and the Leadership and Management Dimensions in their application. A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. The selected employee must maintain medical clearance and may need to file a financial disclosure statement. Selection and placement are contingent on satisfactory completion or waiver of security requirements. Relocation incentive may be offered, subject to the stated limits and conditions.

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 one of the specified specialized experience paths: 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 at an ATS facility; or at least one year (52 weeks) in an MSS position at an ATS facility.
• Must provide separate narrative responses addressing MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4; failure to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions online will result in disqualification.
• Must maintain medical clearance.
• Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.
• Applicants must apply online through AVIATOR and submit the application by the announcement closing date.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Designated or random drug testing is required; tentatively selected applicants are subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening, and testing-designated position holders may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plan and assign subordinate employees’ work; establish priorities and 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, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
• Identify and arrange developmental and other employee training needs.
• Identify 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 area goals and objectives and track accomplishments.
• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation incentive may be offered, not to exceed $15,000 or 25% of the employee’s annual basic pay rate at the beginning of the service period, whichever is less; payment is subject to relocation, operational-position certification, and a one-year service agreement.
• Pay retention may be available to selectees.

What This Job Offers

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