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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 7)

Department of Transportation · Fort Worth, Texas

Salary
$119,463 - $155,298 per year
Pay grade
AT-GJ
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 4, 2026
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
NA
Announcement
700-ATO-27-CN041-101238

Who may apply: Internal to an agency

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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

  • Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-7 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. 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 Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility; OR 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. Managerial Selection Factors: Eligible candidates will also be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Selection Factors. Candidates must address these four factors when applying for any managerial position in the FAA. Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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