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 Operations Supervisor serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility, providing first‑line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, and managing a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists.
Key focus areas include Plan and assign work to subordinate employees, Set work priorities and schedules, and Approve leave and provide advice and instruction to employees.
Important skills include Supervision, Staff Management, Performance Evaluation, Conflict Resolution, Training Identification, and Process Improvement.
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Full job description
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route 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. Candidates must show specialized experience which is defined as: 1) Must have held an 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) in an ATS facility; 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 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. 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. 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.
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