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Federal Aviation Administration Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Operations Supervisor in Reno, Nevada
Summary Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Responsibilities Serves as an Operations Supervisor at a ATC-6 terminal or en route facility. 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 team and individual responsibility and professionalism in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. 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 Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications 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, since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work). OR 3. Must have held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS position will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors, Dimensions 1 through 4. Within your application package, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of each of the Managerial Workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors, Dimensions 1-4, identified in this announcement. Within your application package, you MUST provide a brief explanation of your possession of each Managerial workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors. *Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. 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. 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. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance. This position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for good time/early retirement purposes. Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA