Aviation Technical Systems Manager (Director, Technical Labor and Employee Development) - Department Of Transportation

DutiesAJG-L is responsible for providing ATO Service Units with labor relations guidance and technical subject matter expertise in labor issues. The Aviation Technical Systems Manager serves as the Director for Technical Labor and Employee Development. In this capacity, the Director applies in-depth technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment, procedures, and systems to provide advice and guidance to Air Traffic Organization (ATO) executives and senior leadership on a broad range of labor issues related to facility operations. Manages a large staff consisting of senior interdisciplinary technical teams who provide technical advice to field facility managers on complex operational issues and procedures that require extensive negotiations with national labor organizations. The Director provides national leadership and technical guidance to the field on crucial litigation issues, this work is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public.The Director applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the NAS equipment, systems, operations, and procedures to direct the work. Possesses knowledge of the ATO operations and procedures to participate in negotiations. Resolves complex bargaining unit issues. The Director manages facility operations to provide national guidance to headquarters and ATO field locations on developing and implementing FAA negotiation agreements and associated administration policies or key litigation issues. Collaborates to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments for AJG.Applies program/project management principles to organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Plans and monitors progress to make sure that milestones are being met across the various projects and programs. Oversees the management of ATO employees' development and organizational effectiveness initiatives to meet the critical development needs of the ATO operational and support workforce. Provides integrated policy, automated systems, tools, and processes, and guidance to support non-technical training and development. Plans, designs, and implements leadership development and succession management. Supports programs for the ATO as directed by corporate FAA.Applies detailed knowledge of administrative functions to accomplish objectives. Formulates positions and facilitates the recruitment, selection, and hiring of specialists and managers to reach ATO goals. Establishes and oversees financial, business and planning activities for innovative complex negotiations involving facility operations, procedures and equipment. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for projects and programs.The Director assigns tasks and responsibilities to subordinate supervisors and employees in more than one organizational unit/program/project, which includes strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Influences hiring decisions, recommends pay increases, and is the delegated authority to take conclusive personnel actions involving subordinates. Promotes the FAA’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.Contacts are routinely internal and external to Management Services. The Director is the ATO representative on all national labor negotiations and contract administration. May represent the AJG, ATO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents). QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K, FG/GS-15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.Specialized Experience is defined as:-Experience applying project or program management principles to organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organizationAND-Experience establishing and overseeing financial, business and planning activities for facility operations, procedures and equipment negotiations.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.**EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.
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Additional informationWe 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 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.NOTES:1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: .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 Managerial Selection Factor.In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, 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. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.4. Position may become permanent without further competition.5. 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.6. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.7. This Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.8. 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.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Help

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