Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager - MSS-4)

Full Job Description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager (ATM) in an ATC-8 level terminal facility.

In conjunction with the qualification requirements outlined in the Operating Manual: Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, the requirements listed below determine the basic qualifications for Manager, Supervisor and Support (MSS) position in the terminal and en route options.

For MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions. Specialized Experience: Candidates must show specialized experience.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 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; or (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.

AND In addition to the qualification requirements above, applicants must have held an MSS-3 or MSS-4 or a 2152 FG-14 position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility in order to qualify for this position.

Major Duties:

The incumbent serves as an Air Traffic Manager (ATM) in an ATC-8 level terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

Directs a highly technical work force, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel that provide air traffic control services throughout a geographic area.

The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.

Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities.

Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Communicates and reinforces 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.

Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.