Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

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.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must maintain a current Medical.
• FAA Form 3330-43 required (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

In conjunction with the qualification requirements outlined in the Operating Manual: Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, the requirements listed below determine the basic qualifications for Manager, Supervisor and Support (MSS) position in the terminal and en route options. For MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions.

Specialized Experience:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J 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. 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 a MSS position for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

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

Managerial Selection Factors:

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors I through 4.

In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimensions, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.

Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.

Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resources Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume I: Employment Policy Chapter EMP-1.39.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.