Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 7)

Federal Aviation Administration • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-7 terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first-line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The position reports to the Air Traffic Manager, and performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The supervisor plans and assigns work, sets priorities and schedules, approves leave, advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, evaluates performance, and recommends performance ratings. The role also resolves employee complaints or refers unresolved matters to higher-level management, identifies training and development needs, and works to improve productivity and work quality. The supervisor adjusts staffing and procedures to accommodate resource decisions, recommends area goals and objectives, tracks accomplishments, reinforces diversity and EEO policies, and supports the labor-management partnership process and a fair, equitable work environment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, submission of an SF-50, and completion of the required background investigation unless a waiver is obtained. It is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing for designated positions. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required, and newly appointed front-line managers may be required to complete corporate training. The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entering duty. This is not a bargaining-unit position and is covered for early retirement purposes.

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 at least one specialized-experience pathway: have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services facility; or have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services facility.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants for managerial positions must address the four FAA Managerial Selection Factors; applicants who do not address them will be disqualified.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation is required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every 5 years.
• The position is covered by the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including applicable pre-employment or pre-appointment screening and random testing for testing-designated positions.
• A one-year supervisor or managerial probationary period may be required.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Newly appointed front-line managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames.
• Career Enhancement/Career Progression selectees must certify eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility in a terminal facility.
• Supervise air traffic control specialists carrying out assignments within a geographic area.
• Plan and assign subordinate employees’ work, set priorities and schedules, and approve leave.
• Provide employees with advice, counseling, 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 higher-level management.
• Identify and arrange developmental and other training for employees.
• Improve productivity and 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 a fair and equitable work environment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility and position type.
• Potential eligibility for pay retention for Career Enhancement/Career Progression selectees.

What This Job Offers

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