Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, Level 10)
About The Position
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-10 terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The supervisor oversees air traffic control work in a geographic area and is evaluated on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. The role supports diversity and EEO policies, the labor-management partnership process, and a fair and equitable work environment. The position may be used to fill other similar vacancies and may be a Career Enhancement Assignment or Career Progression. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position requires a favorable security adjudication, a medical clearance, and compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements.
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 general experience requirements and have specialized military or civilian air traffic experience demonstrating progressively responsible experience appropriate to the grade level.
- Must meet at least one of the following: have held a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 52 weeks; have been facility rated or area certified for at least 52 weeks at an Air Traffic Services facility; or have held an MSS position for at least 52 weeks in an Air Traffic Services facility.
- Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
- Must complete required drug screening and comply with the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including random testing where applicable.
- A background investigation and favorable adjudication are required unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to a five-year reinvestigation period.
- The selectee must pass a medical examination and/or maintain medical clearance.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Newly appointed Front Line Managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames.
- The selectee may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
- CEP/CP selectees must certify eligibility.
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 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 employee training.
- 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 area goals and objectives 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 all employees.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; 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
