Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (MSS-2, LEVEL 9)

Summary Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 9 Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) 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. Responsibilities Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialists who 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 responsibilities, including selection, 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 which assigned program objectives are achieved. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you : 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 for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. Note : FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO. FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) Facilities, or regional or headquarters experience as stated in Item 1. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education 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. 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA narratives from the initial application in the hiring process. Applicants for this announcement are NOT req’d to provide a narrative response in the Leadership and Management Dimensions. In lieu of narrative responses in the Leadership and Management Dimension text boxes, please include information in your work history that provides specific examples of how you meet the answer you chose for each. Work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Career Enhancement / Progression : In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29 / 1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment / Career Progression. Supervisory / Managerial Probationary Period Requirement : A 1-year supervisor / managerial probationary period may be required. Permanent Position : This is a Competitive Permanent Assignment with 27K fixed Rate PCS, IAW FAA Travel Policies. Interview Policy : Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check w / Inquiry background investigation, Position Sensitivity 2. Incumbent is required to maintain operational currency and medical clearance. Position covered by PL 92-297 for early retirement This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information : Locality Pay, COLA