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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-2, Level 10), Operations Supervisor

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Western Service Area (North), Seattle District, Seattle ARTCC (ZSE), TWSE1-ZSE
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Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an Enroute Level 10 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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/03/2025 to 01/13/2025
Salary
$167,863 to - $218,220 per year

Salary includes a locality payment of 30.81% for Auburn, Washington. Does not include any 2025 pay or locality adjustments which may be received

Pay scale & grade
AT JJ
Location
Auburn, WA
2 vacancies
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
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
Financial disclosure
Yes - 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
Announcement number
ANM-AT-25-ZSE-93988
Control number
826520500

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO)

Duties

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Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists 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

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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 first page of FAA Form 3330-43 (See Required Documents)
  • Required to maintain operational currency and medical clearance.

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/she has been performing the higher-graded work);

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3. Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

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 req’d to provide a narrative response in the Leadership and Management Dimensions

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.

Career Enhancement/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 that they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

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 Requirements: Noncritical Sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

Position is covered under PL 92-297 for ATC early retirement.

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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