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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)(MSS-2, Level-11)
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 122 days ago
On-site Queens, NY $191K – $228K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Air Traffic Control ESTJINTJISTJISTP Operations
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Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
What You'll Do
- →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 diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, 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 with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications.
- ✓If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
- ✓You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
- ✓Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
- ✓Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
- ✓Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.
- ✓A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Personality Fit
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