Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinator - MSS-2)
Federal Aviation Administration
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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2)
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, and ensure safe and efficient air traffic management.
You'll also handle employee performance reviews, training, 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 productivity 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, facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
- Or, held an MSS (Management Support Specialist) position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
- Experience supervising and directing air traffic control operations
- Ability to plan, assign work, set priorities, and schedule staff
- Skills in employee evaluation, training, and resolving complaints
- Qualifications must be met by the vacancy closing date
Full Job Description
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 level 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. Applicants must demonstrate they possess required specialized experience.
Specialized experience for this position 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 that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position; OR 3.
Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy 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.
Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
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