Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (Operations Supervisor)

$192,640 - $221,900/Yr

United States Department of Transportation - Palmdale, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Manager

Palmdale, CA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) is responsible for planning and directing operations within designated areas of responsibility at a terminal or en route facility. This role involves providing first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, ensuring effective management of air traffic control operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and assigns work to subordinate employees.
• Sets work priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave and provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers unresolved complaints to higher management.
• Identifies and arranges for developmental and training needs of employees.
• Implements improvements to production and quality of work.
• Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures based on resource decisions.
• Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.
• Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have specialized Air Traffic experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility.
• Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above position for at least 1 year, or been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year, or held a MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed up to $15,000 for permanent change of station.
• Fixed relocation payment for current federal employees.