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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Support Manager)

Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$204K/yr - $226K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Support Manager) in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for planning and directing operations in a terminal facility, overseeing support activities such as training and traffic management to ensure effective air traffic control services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support

The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the facility

Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility

Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement

Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved

Assigns and reviews work

Plans work and sets priorities and schedules

Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates

Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends/approves awards

Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues

Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels

Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives

Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers

Participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry

The Support Manager reports to the Air Traffic Manager

Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved

Qualification

Air Traffic ControlSupervisory ExperienceTrainingDevelopmentQuality AssuranceTraffic ManagementTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks)

Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility

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

Must have held an MSS-2 or above position for a minimum of 1 year (52 weeks)

US Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.