Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)(MSS-2, Level-11)

About the role

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route 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.

What you will do

• 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 Operations Manager.
• Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: ***

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit FAA Form 3330-43-1 (revised 4/2015), page 1 only, Rating of Air Traffic Experience with their bid.
• The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held.
• The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS or via email to *** by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement.
• NOTE: Applicants are reminded to submit FAA Form 3330-43-1 (revised 4/2015), page 1 only.
• In addition to the on-line application, please complete and submit Selection Factor 5 to our office by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 2152 series.
• College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 2152 series with the FAA.
• College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 2152 series.
• If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
• If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system ***
• Forms: FAA-3330-43-1 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience For AT Movement

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. *** This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Travel may be required. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment.

The selectee(s) 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.

Interview Policy: Some, all, or none may be interviewed. Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Evaluation Criteria: Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on EMP-1.14, Supplemental Guidance: 2152 Front Line Manager Selection for Terminal, En Route and Flight Service Facilities. *** Requirements for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance.

Requirements for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. This is not a bargaining unit position. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA