Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Deputy Director)
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College Park, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Serves as Deputy Director for the Office of Airports Airports Division ASO Region responsible for the planning formulation direction implementation and evaluation of a variety of Airports programs/projects in the Region. This includes programs such as part 139 safety and certification airport and system planning capacity management environmental processing financial assistance programs (Airport Improvement Program and Passenger Facility Program) and compliance requirements.
In the absence of the Executive Director the incumbent assumes full responsibility and authority in the operation of the Airports Divisions aviation as the first level supervisor for several Branch and Airport District Office (ADO) Managers. Most ADOsare located remotely and oversee multiple large hub airports with complex aviation issues.
Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA. Participates in strategic planning for the FAA and makes commitments (program budget etc.) for a major organization. Provides oversight and ensures successful completion of complex and politically sensitive airport projects that involves extensive coordination with various internal and external stakeholders.
Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include strategic planning communicating the organizations vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units managers and employees; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Participates in the labor-management partnership process. Promotes a fair and equitable work environment.
Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision the LOB/SO and the FAA. Defines and assigns tasks to accomplish objectives and assists the Executive Director with providing oversight and management to ensure that region-wide programs operate effectively and efficiently comply with regulatory requirements and promote the accomplishment of the FAAs goals and objectives.
Utilizes technical knowledge of FAA Airports policies programs Federal laws and regulations to provide oversight develop schedules and make decisions on program and project implementation. Serves as the technical advisor to the Executive Director and in his/her absence serves as the technical advisor to the Associate Administrator for Airports. Possesses the ability to create positive working relationships to ensure coordinated responses with counterparts at the appropriate levels of the Airports organization along with other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest level.
Uses his/her knowledge of personnel and other administrative policies and procedures to monitor direct and provide oversight ofadministrative staff and programs such as budget hiring and other administrative coordination with the Executive Directorthe incumbent ensures training requirements are current and that the diverse technical staff has the necessary guidance to carry outairport programs and safety oversight functions.
Work is typically governed by established policies procedures and mission objectives which leave considerable room for guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipatedproblems which cross organizational lines and doing so considers technical budgetary regulatory and political issues thatinvolve other organizations inside and outside the FAA.
Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to determinesuccess in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with the tactical andstrategic (short-term and long-term) objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO.
- 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.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV K or FG/GS-15:
Specialized experience:
- Experience leading and developing employees.
- Directing technical or management-level involvement in processes related to airport planning environmental review of airport infrastructure development and/or civil airport capital financial processes.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education may not be substituted for experience.
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. position is covered by the Department of Transportations 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 (streamlining the hiring process) the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore as an applicant for this announcement you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge. Skills and Abilities (KSA) in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Interviews: Some all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (2): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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.
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Director
