Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
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Job overview
Federal Aviation Administration is hiring a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Operations Supervisor. The Operations Supervisor oversees a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers at an ATC‑7 terminal facility, planning and directing operations, assigning work, setting priorities, approving leave, and handling employee performance and grievances while ensuring training and quality improvements.
Key focus areas include Supervise a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments, Plan and assign work to subordinate employees and set work priorities and schedules, and Approve leave and provide advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
Important skills include Supervision, Leadership, Performance Evaluation, Conflict Resolution, and Training Development.
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Full job description
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a ATC-7 terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
- Must have held a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 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) at an Air Traffic Services (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, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS position will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is 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. Communicates and reinforces team and individual responsibility and professionalism in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Education Education may not be substituted for experience.
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