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

Full Job Description

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a ATC Level 8 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.

In conjunction with the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule positions in the 2152, Air Traffic Control series, the requirements listed below determines the basic qualification requirements for Manager, Supervisor, and Support (MSS) positions in the terminal and en route options.

Please read the qualification requirements described below.

For MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions, applicants must have the following specialized experience requirements: 1) Must have held an FAA FV-2152-J OR FG-2152-14 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 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 an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart for MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

IAW Chart CPC's and MSS-1 thru MSS-4 are eligible to make application. 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 as stated in 1.

(pertaining to regional or headquarters experience). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOTE: Please provide a work history with the thought in mind that the individual doing the rating does not know what you do or what you have accomplished.

Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Major Duties:

Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who 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 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.