Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, MSS-2, Level 12 (Operational Supervisor)
Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that 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.
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
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Security Requirement: Non-Critical Sensitive (2). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation.
- Medical Requirement: The selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance.
- Financial disclosure may be required.
- Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
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 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 who is upgraded is considered to have met the qualification requirements of the higher-level position, since he/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 {reference NOTE above}.
IN ADDITION to meeting the qualification requirements above, candidates MUST also be eligible to make application. Revision 1, "MSS Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions" may be used to determine your eligibility to apply. For this particular position, applicants must currently hold or have held the position of CPC, TMC/TMS, MSS-1 or higher for at least 1 year (52 weeks) or a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher in a Headquarters or Region position for at least 1 year (52 weeks).
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension. In lieu of providing a KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Education
N/A
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional 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.
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.
PLEASE NOTE-
Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective May 18, 2015), this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirement: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames.
Probationary Period: One-Year Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period May Be Required
Good Time: This position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for good time/early retirement purposes.
Incomplete Applications: Please ensure that you read the vacancy announcement carefully. Errors or omissions may result in your application not being considered.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Security Requirement: Non-Critical Sensitive (2). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation.
- Medical Requirement: The selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance.
- Financial disclosure may be required.
- Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
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 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 who is upgraded is considered to have met the qualification requirements of the higher-level position, since he/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 {reference NOTE above}.
IN ADDITION to meeting the qualification requirements above, candidates MUST also be eligible to make application. Revision 1, "MSS Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions" may be used to determine your eligibility to apply. For this particular position, applicants must currently hold or have held the position of CPC, TMC/TMS, MSS-1 or higher for at least 1 year (52 weeks) or a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher in a Headquarters or Region position for at least 1 year (52 weeks).
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension. In lieu of providing a KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Education
N/A
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional 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.
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.
PLEASE NOTE-
Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective May 18, 2015), this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirement: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames.
Probationary Period: One-Year Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period May Be Required
Good Time: This position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for good time/early retirement purposes.
Incomplete Applications: Please ensure that you read the vacancy announcement carefully. Errors or omissions may result in your application not being considered.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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