Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist- MSS-2

The incumbent serves as an Operations Supervisor in an EnRoute (Level 10) facility and is responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you:

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) 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, 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 regional or headquarters experience as stated in Item 1.

In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. This facility has 4 MSS levels therefore CPC's through MSS-4's are eligible to make application for this MSS-2 position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Responsibilities:

Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialists who are 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.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Salary : $174,467