Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

DutiesThe incumbent of this position directs the work of subordinate employees and managers for the Quality Control Group within the Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center. Provides inspections, evaluations, safety risk management, accident and incident information gathering and reporting, and safety initiatives to ATO Service Units and other FAA organizations to align with and support FAA safety objectives. Conducts technical evaluations for both Federal and non-Federal facilities and equipment with the Service Area identifying relevant trends in runway safety and Flight Plan safety goals. Designated as the central point of contact for the Service Area on EOSH to coordinate requirements from OSHA and other Federal agencies within the Service Area. Serves as the central point of contact for all quality assurance initiatives identifying level of performance and effectiveness for the Service Area. Provides oversight and implementation guidance to all ATO facilities in implementing assigned initiatives. Keeps Service Director apprised on the status of all investigations. Provides technical oversight for facilities for accident and incident reporting, delivers information as required for litigation support, and executes operational management evaluations for facilities within the Service Area.Work includes complex and challenging projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and frequently the FAA. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: 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 action, as appropriate.Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/ programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. 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 all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO.Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.May represent the major subdivision, LOB/SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions.Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. In doing so, considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues which involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA.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).Designated or Random Drug Testing required.A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. QualificationsTo qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-K or FG/GS-15 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience will include experience in directing work of subordinate employees and/or managers or multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple function and/or disciplines.This specialized experience may also have been acquired through functions such as: acquisition. deployment, and implementation of NAS programs and systems; operation and maintenance functions in field facilities: and evaluation and performance functions in field facilities, regional/service area offices, and/or headquarters. Experience with reimbursable agreements, aviation planning, operations and business plans, program manager, air traffic control operations, and aviation-related financial planning.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. 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.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.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirement 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 below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.In lieu of providing a Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and 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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.Security Requirements: Noncritical Sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.***This position is not eligible for remote work. Selectee will be required to report to the ANM regional office and is eligible for telework.***This is not a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Help 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 benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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.