Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)
Department of Transportation
Summary
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal 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.
Duties
Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are 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 responsibilities, including selection, 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Required Documents
Receipt of Applications: To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the on-line application by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants must also complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, with their bid package. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS, or faxing the form to 404-305-5401 by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of the announcement. NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required, NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1. Emailed resumes or documentation will not be accepted. Documentation must be either uploaded or faxed to (404) 305-5401 and received by the closing date of this announcement. Faxed documentation must be received before 12 midnight on the closing date of the announcement. APPLICATIONS AND/OR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. Forms: FAA-3330-43 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience
About this role
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) position and is based in Houston, Texas. Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
Day to day, the work involves supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for the relevant certifications named in the posting. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) position in Houston, Texas, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Houston, Texas, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
