Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor )

Federal Aviation Administration • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal 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 directs air traffic control work in a geographic area and reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The role includes planning and assigning work, setting priorities and schedules, approving leave, advising and instructing employees, evaluating performance, and recommending ratings. The supervisor hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances or more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. The position also identifies training needs, improves production and work quality, adjusts staffing and procedures to accommodate higher-level resource decisions, and recommends and tracks area goals and objectives.

Candidates must meet the specified specialized-experience requirements and provide narrative responses addressing the four Managerial Selection Factors, including a reference for verification. The position requires U.S. citizenship, applicable security and medical clearances, and may require a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. It is subject to drug testing and may require a financial disclosure statement. A relocation incentive may be offered, subject to the stated conditions and limits.

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 pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet one of the stated specialized-experience paths: at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152-FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; at least 1 year (52 weeks) facility rated or area certified in an ATS facility; or at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS position or above in an ATS facility.
• Must provide narrative responses describing experience for each of the four Managerial Selection Factors and include the name, title, organization, and phone number of at least one reference.
• Must apply online through AVIATOR and ensure the resume supports qualifications and questionnaire responses.
• May be subject to a background investigation and must satisfy applicable security requirements.
• Must maintain medical clearance.
• The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Applications must be received by the closing date; incomplete applications or errors may affect consideration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plan and assign work for subordinate employees and set work 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; refer group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.
• Identify and arrange developmental and other training for employees.
• 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 goals and objectives for the area and track accomplishments.
• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation incentive may be offered, not to exceed $33,000 or 25% of annual basic pay, whichever is less, subject to relocation, certification, and service-agreement conditions.
• Selectees may be eligible for pay retention.

What This Job Offers

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