Management and Financial Analyst
- Location
- Des Moines, WA; Watkins, CO; Helena, MT, United States
- Posted
- Sep 13, 2023
- Closes
- Oct 13, 2023
- Ref
- 748490100
- Function
- Analyst, Management
- Industry
- Government and Public Services
- Hours
- Full Time
Summary
You will serve as a Regional Management and Financial Analyst, for the Office of Airports, responsible for carrying out substantive, complex, federal, state, regional, and local programs and functions associated with the development of airports and associated infrastructure. It is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering national and regional initiatives; and develops and recommends Regional Policy and procedural guidance relative to the systems and programs.
Duties
The duties for this position is written at the full performance level, Pay Band I.
You will serve as the senior advisor on the disbursement and control of grant-in-aid funds. Adheres to all federal laws, statutes, and orders as they relate to fiscal matters relative to the Airports Program
Provides comprehensive technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds. Tasks include but are not limited to, independently tracking and providing guidance to Management and the Field Office on the Airport Improvement Program, Office of Airports Audit Program, and serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General concerning Regional Audits.
Provides technical expertise to management in analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of the grant-in-aid program for the Region.
Independently identify appropriate funds to ensure maximum utilization of each of the categories of funds available, and determines eligibility while processing grants.
Serves as the Regional Policy Expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation.
Provides input to the Region's annual goals and objectives by suggesting possible areas for audit based upon problems uncovered during related audits.
Serves as the Regional Audit Program Manager responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating the financial audit program. This includes the Office of Airports grant-in-aid quality assurance functions. Serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for all program audits in the Region.
Participates in national teams to review current Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy.
At the G Band level, you will have a higher level of Management direction and review and will be gaining experience to perform at the H and I band level.
At the H Band level, you will have limited direction and guidance from Management performing the duties listed below and will serve as a Regional Policy Specialist and Regional Audit Program Specialist.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
To qualify at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-5/7/9. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds; analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of grant-in-aid program(s); and providing advice on distribution of grant-in-aid funds. OR Combination of Education and Experience, OR Substitution of Experience with Education.
To qualify at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds; providing advanced technical services on the control and distribution of grant-in-aid funds directly related to the development of Airports and/or airport infrastructure; experience making recommendations on policy, procedural guidance, laws, statutes, and/or orders relative to airport systems and/or programs, and conducting financial audits of a program.
To qualify at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds. Direct work experience providing financial and technical services on the control and distribution of grant-in-aid funds directly related to the development of Airports and infrastructure. Direct work experience making recommendations on policy, procedural guidance, laws, statutes, and/or orders relative to airport systems and/or programs; and Experience with maintaining and coordinating a national financial audit program.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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 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 Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Education
Education substitution:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college or university transcript. Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. (See Required Documents section). Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN
Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Substitution of Experience with Education does NOT apply to the FV-H and I pay bands.
Preview Job Questionnaire
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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 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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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.
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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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.
If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Low Risk (1) National
Agency Check and Inquiries (Tier 1) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This vacancy is for one position that will physically report to one of the following Northwest Mountain Airports locations: Watkins, CO; Helena, MT; or Des Moines, WA.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
In addition,
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Forms:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Agency contact information
Kim Richardson
Phone
1 (206) 231-4044
Fax
1 (206) 231-4150
Email
Kimberly.Richardson@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
You will serve as a Regional Management and Financial Analyst, for the Office of Airports, responsible for carrying out substantive, complex, federal, state, regional, and local programs and functions associated with the development of airports and associated infrastructure. It is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering national and regional initiatives; and develops and recommends Regional Policy and procedural guidance relative to the systems and programs.
Duties
The duties for this position is written at the full performance level, Pay Band I.
You will serve as the senior advisor on the disbursement and control of grant-in-aid funds. Adheres to all federal laws, statutes, and orders as they relate to fiscal matters relative to the Airports Program
Provides comprehensive technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds. Tasks include but are not limited to, independently tracking and providing guidance to Management and the Field Office on the Airport Improvement Program, Office of Airports Audit Program, and serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General concerning Regional Audits.
Provides technical expertise to management in analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of the grant-in-aid program for the Region.
Independently identify appropriate funds to ensure maximum utilization of each of the categories of funds available, and determines eligibility while processing grants.
Serves as the Regional Policy Expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation.
Provides input to the Region's annual goals and objectives by suggesting possible areas for audit based upon problems uncovered during related audits.
Serves as the Regional Audit Program Manager responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating the financial audit program. This includes the Office of Airports grant-in-aid quality assurance functions. Serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for all program audits in the Region.
Participates in national teams to review current Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy.
At the G Band level, you will have a higher level of Management direction and review and will be gaining experience to perform at the H and I band level.
At the H Band level, you will have limited direction and guidance from Management performing the duties listed below and will serve as a Regional Policy Specialist and Regional Audit Program Specialist.
Requirements
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)
- Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed
- This vacancy is for a few positions that will physically report to one of the following NM ARP Office Locations:
- Watkins, CO; Helena, MT; or Des Moines, WA
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
To qualify at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-5/7/9. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds; analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of grant-in-aid program(s); and providing advice on distribution of grant-in-aid funds. OR Combination of Education and Experience, OR Substitution of Experience with Education.
To qualify at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds; providing advanced technical services on the control and distribution of grant-in-aid funds directly related to the development of Airports and/or airport infrastructure; experience making recommendations on policy, procedural guidance, laws, statutes, and/or orders relative to airport systems and/or programs, and conducting financial audits of a program.
To qualify at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. Specialized Experience at this level includes experience researching and giving financial advice on the disbursement and control of organization funds. Direct work experience providing financial and technical services on the control and distribution of grant-in-aid funds directly related to the development of Airports and infrastructure. Direct work experience making recommendations on policy, procedural guidance, laws, statutes, and/or orders relative to airport systems and/or programs; and Experience with maintaining and coordinating a national financial audit program.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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 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 Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Education
Education substitution:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college or university transcript. Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. (See Required Documents section). Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN
Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Substitution of Experience with Education does NOT apply to the FV-H and I pay bands.
Preview Job Questionnaire
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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 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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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.
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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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.
If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Low Risk (1) National
Agency Check and Inquiries (Tier 1) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This vacancy is for one position that will physically report to one of the following Northwest Mountain Airports locations: Watkins, CO; Helena, MT; or Des Moines, WA.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
In addition,
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Forms:
- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Agency contact information
Kim Richardson
Phone
1 (206) 231-4044
Fax
1 (206) 231-4150
Kimberly.Richardson@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.