Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration • Aspen, CO

16h

About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The supervisor oversees Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The position reports to the Operations Manager, and 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 December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Must meet one of the following specialized-experience requirements by the announcement closing date: held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility; or held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
• Designated or random drug testing is required.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Applicants should include detailed work-history examples supporting their qualifications and questionnaire answers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns subordinate employees’ work, and sets priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave and advises, counsels, and instructs employees on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates employee performance and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
• Identifies and arranges developmental and other training for employees.
• Identifies ways to improve production or increase the quality of work.
• 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, including in selections, training, and transfers.
• Supports and participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters fair and equitable treatment of employees.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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