Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Services Group (AJI-1500). This Group is responsible for analyzing reports and data to formulate corrective actions for continuous improvement to the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). He/she serves as collaborative liaisons between different lines of businesses.

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Responsibilities

Apply advanced technical knowledge of air traffic operations and procedures or safety interventions, including their interrelatedness and functions, to develop policies, processes and training for the Safety Management
System (SMS) to identify and mitigate air traffic operational non-compliance issues, safety risks, and fatigue issues. In this capacity, he/she directs and manages technical staff, divided into multiple teams, each of which is managed by a subordinate supervisor. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit and the ATO. This work is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public.

Utilize skill and expertise applying program/project management principles to formulate positions and to establish and manage the financial, business and planning activities that support the SMS. He/she defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for his/her organization. Manages budget and performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. He/she plans; communicates the Group's vision and objectives; sets priorities; assigns tasks and responsibilities; monitors and evaluates performance; coaches and develops employee capabilities; approves leave; and takes, recommends or approves corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. He/she uses coaching skills to train staff, 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 advanced technical knowledge of air traffic operations and procedures to direct a national program to integrate the work of ATO organizations to meet strategic safety goals of the ATO and the FAA. These are highly complex programs that are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS and that impact all ATO operational units. He/she applies skill using FAA Safety Management System (SMS) criteria and procedures to assess air traffic services and operations and to report findings and recommended actions. Using experience analyzing data developed through multiple safety reporting processes and corrective action requests, he/she develops Corrective Action plans that address safety hazards in the NAS. He/she develops innovative approaches to resolve highly complex problems related to the SMS.

Use experience developing collaborative relationships with members and leadership from the Aviation industry, labor organizations and various FAA counterparts to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. He/she serves as the focal point for safety initiatives and for reducing risk, and enacting corrective actions by identifying and addressing relevant trends in Flight Plan safety goals related to airborne, surface, equipment, and fatigue safety. Prepares and coordinates responses to Congressional, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) inquiries as required. Has the authority to make commitments for the subordinate organizations to establish new policies/procedures.

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 in applying program or project management principles to formulate positions and contributes to the financial, business and planning activities.
• Experience analyzing reports and data to formulate corrective actions for continuous improvements to the National Airspace System (NAS) operations.

Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.

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. **

This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit.

Position is ineligible for true time and one half.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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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://iobs.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.Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

4. 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' or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

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:

(I) 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.qov/careers/iobs/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.