Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers in a busy airport facility, where you'll plan daily operations, assign tasks, manage schedules, and ensure safe and efficient air traffic flow.
You'll also handle employee training, performance reviews, and resolving workplace issues to keep everything running smoothly.
It's a great fit for experienced air traffic professionals who enjoy supervising others and improving team performance in a high-stakes environment.
Key Requirements
- At least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher regional/headquarters position
- Or 1 year (52 weeks) as facility rated or area certified in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
- Or 1 year (52 weeks) in a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position in an ATS facility
- Strong supervisory skills for managing developmental and certified air traffic controllers
- Ability to plan, assign work, set priorities, and evaluate employee performance
- Experience in handling employee training, complaints, and fostering a fair work environment
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Full Job Description
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.
Candidates must show specialized experience which 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; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Major 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 Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
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