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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist- MSS-2 (Operations Supervisor)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Air Traffic Services WSA North, Anchorage District Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN), TWAN1-ZAN

Summary

The incumbent serves as an Operations Supervisor in an EnRoute (Level 10) facility and is responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 04/30/2026
Salary
$174,467 - $226,805 per year

Salary includes 32.36% Locality for Anchorage, AK 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is also authorized. Locality & COLA subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
AT JJ
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Anchorage, AK
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
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $15,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-26-AKJH-98264
Control number
865954600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees, ATO Wide

Duties

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Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialists 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 which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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.
  • Must submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43 (See Required Documents)
  • Please see "How to Apply and follow instructions to ensure a complete application packet.
  • 1 year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you:

1. Must have held an FAA 2152-FV-J/FG-14 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 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: FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO. FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) Facilities, or regional or headquarters experience as stated in Item 1.

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. This facility has 4 MSS levels therefore CPC's through MSS-4's are eligible to make application for this MSS-2 position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

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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.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA narratives from the initial application in the hiring process. Applicants for this announcement are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the Leadership and Management Dimensions however they MUST be specifically addressed in your work history.

In lieu of narrative responses in the Leadership and Management Dimension text boxes, please include information in your work history that provides specific examples of how you meet the answer you chose for each. Work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Applications lacking evidence of the Leadership and Management Dimensions will be rated as incomplete.

Career Enhancement/Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression.

Assignment: Permanent Full-Time

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A 1-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

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

Security: This position requires certification or recertification of a POS Sen 2 (Secret Clearance).

Incumbent is required to maintain operational currency and medical clearance.

Retirement: Position covered by PL 92-297 for early retirement

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Joann Hamilton
Phone
1 (907) 271-3572
Fax
1 (907) 271-5367
Email
joann.hamilton@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US

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