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

Full Job Description

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC Level 5 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 determine 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 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 ATS terminal or en route 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 as stated above.

NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.

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.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This facility CPC's through All MSS grades would be eligible to make application.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee may be eligible for pay retention.

Career diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis.

CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. 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.