Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
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Job overview
Federal Aviation Administration is hiring a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor. The role serves as an Operations Supervisor at an ATC‑6 level terminal facility, planning and directing air traffic control operations, providing first‑line supervision to controllers, assigning work, approving leave, evaluating performance, handling employee complaints, identifying training needs, and improving production quality.
Key focus areas include Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility, Provide first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers, and Supervise staff of air traffic control specialists and assign work.
Important skills include Operations Supervision, Planning Operations, Directing Operations, First Line Supervision, Performance Evaluation, and Grievance Resolution.
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Full job description
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 level terminal facility. Specialized Experience: (1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR (2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1-year (52 weeks)in an ATS facility. NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position; OR (3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers. Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
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