Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operational Supervisor, Level 8)

Federal Aviation Administration • Tucson, AZ

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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 Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. The supervisor oversees air traffic control assignments within a geographic area and performs employee-management functions, including assigning work, setting priorities and schedules, approving leave, advising employees, evaluating performance, and addressing complaints. The role also identifies training needs, improves work quality and production, adjusts staffing and procedures in response to higher-level resource decisions, and recommends and tracks area goals. The supervisor communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs, supports the labor-management partnership process, and fosters a fair and equitable workplace.

The position is subject to federal employment, security, drug-testing, and supervisory requirements. A one-year probationary period may be required. Newly appointed Front Line Managers may need to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames. The position may be used to fill similar vacancies and may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Subject to designated or random drug testing and applicable pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
• Must have specialized air traffic experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility demonstrating progressively responsible experience appropriate to the grade level.
• Must meet at least one of these experience conditions: have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least one year; have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year in an ATS facility; or have held an MSS position for at least one year in an ATS facility.
• Must meet qualifications by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must address Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors, Dimensions 1 through 4, in the application package; failure to address them disqualifies applicants from further consideration.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• A background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.
• FAA restrictions apply to certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

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.
• Advise, counsel, and instruct employees 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 training for employees.
• Improve production and the quality of directed work.
• Adjust staffing levels and work procedures in response to 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 a fair and equitable work environment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Pay retention may be available for eligible Career Enhancement/Career Progression selectees.

What This Job Offers

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