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

Federal Aviation Administration; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 118,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-2, Level 7) to oversee a team of air traffic control specialists.

You will plan and assign work, set priorities, approve leave, and evaluate performance while supporting labor-management partnerships and ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising air traffic control staff.
• Knowledge of air traffic control operations and safety protocols.
• Ability to plan, assign, and prioritize work for a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

ATC operations

Performance evaluation

Job description

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

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 7 terminal facility.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $118402 – $153919/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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