Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Runway Safety Group. This Group is the focal point for the FAA's runway safety initiatives in Airports, Aviation Safety and Air Traffic to reduce the risk of runway collisions and excursions.

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Responsibilities

Apply detailed technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) technical systems, operations and procedures and/or other types of air navigation services to serve as the primary point of contact for developing policies and monitoring trends to improve runway safety by decreasing the number and severity of runway incursions and other surface incidents. He/she leads, directs and guides a multi-level organization consisting of four subordinate team managers and a staff of geographically dispersed highly technical NAS experts responsible for evaluating and recommending solutions and mitigation strategies to address the most complex runway incursions, excursions and other surface incidents. This work is a critical area of safety oversight and directly impact the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Apply a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple projects to accomplish objectives. He/she applies experience and detailed knowledge of management and human resource policies and principles to exercise the full range of supervisory responsibilities including assignment of work, selections, promotions, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and training. He/she has the formal authority to assign work, evaluate and monitor performance, approve leave and to initiate corrective and/or disciplinary action. He/she uses coaching skills to train staff and to improve workplace and to engage in conflict resolution. Actively promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.

Apply extensive knowledge of the National Runway Safety Program/Plan (NSRP) to oversee the development, evaluation and deployment of new technology and systems designed to automatically alert pilots, air traffic controllers and individuals driving or working in the vicinity of taxiways and runways to potentially significant incidents and incursions. He/she coordinates, maintains and executes the NRSP by using knowledge of and experience with runway safety systems and technologies, such as Runway Status Lights (RWSL), the Enhanced Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal (eFAROS), and other similar systems. Using experience participating on Runway Safety Action Teams, he/she collaborates with other organizations to plan and organize runway safety programs and initiatives that effectively convey the runway safety message to the entire aviation community. Analyzes runway incursions in order to target risk mitigation activities.

Use experience applying program/project management principles to lead and integrate the budget planning processes for large, complex projects and programs. He/she uses a detailed knowledge of resource management to manage, define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA and may participate in developing solutions to FAA-wide problems. Participates in strategic planning for the Directorate, and makes program and budget commitments for the Runway Safety Group.

Travel Required

25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
NA

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)

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED experience equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band (FV-J or FG/GS-14) in the Federal government. Specialized experience is defined as that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:

• Experience with runway safety systems and technologies, such as Runway Status Lights (RWSL), the Enhanced Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal (eFAROS), and other similar systems to coordinate, maintain and execute the National Runway Safety Program.
• Experience participating on Runway Safety Action Teams to collaborate with other organizations to plan and organize runway safety programs and initiatives.

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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

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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.

1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.

2. 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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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.

3. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

4. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

5. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

6. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.

**Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, your report date to your official duty station/facility will be delayed. You may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.**

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

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/ .

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.