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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, ATO, Eastern Terminal Services Area, Washington Reagan Airport (DCA)
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Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor (OS) in a Level 9 terminal facility. Provides first-line supervision to a team of air traffic control specialists that provide air traffic control services within delegated airspace.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
04/10/2025 to 04/15/2025
Salary
$151,999 to - $197,599 per year

Salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.94%. FAA employee pay rate with locality pay is capped by law at $225,700.

Pay scale & grade
AT IJ
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-25-CCD-94774
Control number
835028500

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Clarification from the agency

FAA-Wide - Internal Employees/Agency Employees Only

Duties

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The Operations Supervisor directs a staff of air traffic control specialists who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a limited geographic area. Work typically impacts field facility and a few FAA offices outside of the facility. 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 and grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Assistant Air Traffic manager or higher level supervisor. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality for the work directed.

Requirements

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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.
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
  • APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE THROUGH AVIATOR.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks);

OR

2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at 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: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. 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.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors".

Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.

Evaluation Criteria: Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on EMP-1.14, Supplemental Guidance: 2152 Front Line Manager Selection for Terminal, En Route and Flight Service Facilities.

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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.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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.

Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression: 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.

Interview Policy: Some, all or none may be interviewed.

Position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.

Requirements for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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