Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Assistant Branch Manager) - Federal Aviation Administration

Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. Serves as Assistant Branch Manager for the Office of Airports (ARP), Southwest Region (SW600), in the Safety & Standards Branch (SW620). Responsibilities Provides principal technical advice and guidance to the Airports Division Director, and Deputy Director, in the administration of airport engineering/standards, airport certification, and other safety programs. Oversees and makes recommendations regarding assigned programs to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director. Leads, supervises and directs a diverse group of administrative and technical professionals that support the safety and standards programs for airports in the National Airspace System (NAS). Providing advice and guidance regarding all regulatory actions performed by airport certification safety inspectors at more than 90 airports certified under title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 139. Conducts periodic surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, Part 139 program standards, such as personnel, paved and unpaved areas; safety areas; markings, signs, and lighting; snow and ice control; aircraft rescue and fire-fighting; airport emergency planning, self­ inspection programs; pedestrian and ground vehicles; obstructions; wildlife hazard management; airport condition reporting; and, other unsafe conditions. Manages the regional engineering/standards program, which includes airport design, pavement, construction standards, and Modifications of Standards (MOS). Provides technical guidance, expertise, and support to the project managers and other airport safety stakeholders, to address engineering/standards issues. Implements and oversees the regional airspace evaluation program for airports. This includes working with regional office employees, and other airport safety stakeholders such as airport operators, air carriers, FAA offices, airport vendors, and consultants regarding airport design standards relating to the protection of airspace on airports. Conducts technical reviews of all specifications and standards developed by Headquarters, coordinates regional implementation of those standards, and develops and maintains regional engineering standards. Ensures compliance with the Agency's goals to reduce runway incursions; and provides outreach and education to the regional airport operators. Provides regional support for emerging technologies in areas such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Commercial Space Transportation. Implements and oversees the regional Safety Management System (SMS) program. This includes working with regional office employees, airport safety stakeholders, airport operators, air carriers, airport vendors, and consultants to implement the Office of Airports' SMS program guidance or regulations (as applicable). Ensures subject matter experts are identified to serve on Safety Risk Management panels. Maintains regional guidance, including training and national coordination of the SMS process with other FAA offices in the agency-wide implementation of the SMS program. Ensures compliance with Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances for all airports in the region. This includes working with state, city, and county airport stakeholders, and the public on compliance complaints and issues to facilitate informal resolution. Implements and oversees the Airports Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) Program. This includes working with regional office employees, airport safety stakeholders, airport operators, and consultants to implement AGIS guidance as issued by Headquarters. Maintains regional guidance, which includes training and national coordination of the AGIS projects with other FAA offices. Manages and directs work projects/programs for employees within the organizational unit based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Resolves routine problems independently but consults with higher level management when existing guidelines are not available and assists in the development of new policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically in or 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 in this 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 includes: Direct technical or management-level experience applying processes related to airport management, airport compliance with federal obligations and airport safety and certification programs. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension 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/Leadership Managerial Dimension. In lieu of providing a KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension, 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/Leadership Managerial Dimension. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA/Leadership Managerial Dimension 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. 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. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: 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. Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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 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. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's 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. 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. Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirements: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN: 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 This is not a bargaining unit position. 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