Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated area of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Duties

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. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions 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 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. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors." Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration. Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment Policy Chapter EMP-1.39.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Other Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Relocation Incentive Clause: Additionally, relocation incentive is offered and shall not exceed $43,000 or 25% of the employees' annual rate of basic pay as established at the beginning of the service period, whichever is less. The relocation incentive is payable upon the employee's relocation, achievement of certification on a minimum of two operational/control positions as required for first-level supervisors under FAA Order 7210.3 and commencement of the one-year service agreement. Tax Liability Notice: Relocation award incentives paid are subject to applicable taxes. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes. Requirements for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Some, all or none may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA