Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor ) (AT-LJ)

Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a 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.

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. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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) 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, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3. Must have held a MSS position or above 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. Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates may 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 narrative will result in loss of consideration. Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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.

How to apply

Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

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. CE/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Relocation Incentive: Additionally, relocation incentive is offered and shall not exceed $33,000 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. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes. Requirement for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Requirements for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Incomplete Applications: 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. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA