Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Job Details

Position Overview

Serves as a Front Line Manager (Operations Supervisor).

Duties

Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level providing first-line supervision to a team of FSS Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS). Work usually includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit, and include planning, assigning, setting priorities, tasks, and schedules; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility, some of which may be remotely located and require travel. Acts as the approving authority for leave; gives direction and instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building. Continuously reviews work processes to assure results that meet the agencies mission and the customer¿s needs. Serves as a member of the management team to ensure organizational performances meets strategic goals.

When assigned, serves as Watch Supervisor, and assumes overall management and supervision of the operations area. Performs staff support functions as assigned.

Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.

Resolves routine problems independently but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12, CPC level. Applicants must have specialized experience in an air traffic facility which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the advertised position. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Such experience is typically demonstrated by accomplishment of assignments of the difficulty and responsibility described in the position classification standard used to evaluate positions at the next lower grade/pay band level (FV-H, FG/GS-12, CPC).

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Qualified candidates must meet the following Selective Placement Factor as determined by responses to the ¿Other Factors¿:

Do you currently hold or have you ever held an FSS facility rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration while employed at a Federal FSS facility?

Applicants must be facility rated or previously have held a facility rating in a Flight Service Station (FSS). Applicants must indicate on their application package that they have held or currently have this rating. Applicants may be deemed ineligible if this is not clearly stated in your application package.

The FAA 3330-43 (unrated) is a required form which will be used when making qualifications determination. Please do not include your social security number on this form.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this grade level and may not be substituted for experience.

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.
• First page of FAA 3330-43 (unrated) must be submitted. Please do not include your social security number on this form.
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
• A 1-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
• This position will be filled as a temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or detail not to exceed 1 year. It may be extended,
• terminated early, or may become permanent without further competition.

Requirements

Evaluations

Required Documents

In addition to a resume, applicants must complete and submit the first page of an unrated FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience. Please do not include your social security number on this form. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series, and grade/pay band level of all positions held. You must either upload a copy as an attachment with your bid package through USAJOBS or you may fax the form to (907) 271-5367 with a cover sheet with your name and announcement number.

• FAA-3330-43  : Rating of Air Traffic Experience

How to Apply

• Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
• Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.