Management and Program Analyst Job in Watkins, CO

Vacancy No. ANM-ARP-24-0951925-89967 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $59,214.00 to $126,043.00 Grade F to H
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/26/2024 Close Date 5/16/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Watkins, CO


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position serves as a Management and Program Analyst for the Office of Airports (ARP), Dever Airports District Office (DEN-ADO). Incumbent provides administrative and analytical work that directly supports the ARP mission and operational objectives. The work contributes to the improvement of productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency in program operations and administrative support activities within the organization.

Duties

FV-F Duties:

Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Applies basic knowledge of routine procedures and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization and applies these procedures and practices within the framework of established guidelines to accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include, gathering general data/information from various sources, conducting limited research, applying standardized policies and procedures, and working with higher level professionals to perform day-to-day operations. Utilizes automated program analysis systems, tools and software programs to support planning, controlling and analysis of projects and programs.

Under close supervision of a manager, provides program support to the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following: Tracks Airport Improvement Program (AIP) programming actions and reservation of funds in SOAR in accordance with business rules. Ensures programming actions comply with established deadlines. Tracks distribution of grant documentation and ensures grant files are maintained in accordance with established policy and procedures in support of an annual clean audit. At management's request, takes corrective action as identified by internal/external audits. Monitors and reports expenditure rates and expiring or excess AIP grant funds. to the management team. Tracks grant closeout packages. Ensures funding amounts, projects amount and fund types are properly adjusted and are in accordance with policy and procedures. Tracks grant close-out actions in SOAR and provides closeout documentation to Accounting (AFN/AMK) to ensure grants are closed in SOAR and Delphi. Provides AIP funding information on airport projects related to PFC application to program managers.

Under close supervision of a manager, supports the general administrative functions of the office. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Supports or serves as the Property Delegate responsible for maintaining accountable property records in the property management system. Supports or assists in the performance of annual inventory; and processes actions for approval by the Property Custodian. Tracks and prepares controlled correspondence including briefing papers, Congressional inquiries, and Freedom of Information Act requests. Follows established organizational controls, monitors deadlines and follows-up with staff, as directed. Provides related reports of pending actions to a Manager or a more senior level employee. Prepares appropriate documentation in support of procurement requests for office supplies, materials, services and government leased vehicles, as requested. Monitors requests from initiation to completion. Works with a manager to coordinate equipment and contractual services procurements. Assists management with distribution of calls for training. Tracks staff completion of mandatory training. Enrolls employees in training courses. In coordination with management, ensures employees meet annual training requirements. Tracks and provides updates to management team on travel estimates/expenditures for budgetary purposes. Validates accounting codes prior to Manager approval.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit with a manager and other employees to share information regarding established agency policies and procedures.

Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance and direction for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Refers problems/work issues to manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional where guidelines are not available.

FV-G/FV-H Duties:

The incumbent performs duties and responsibilities described above with less frequent supervision and oversight.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Interviews may be conducted.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level; you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to apply policy, procedures and regulations pertaining to administrative and related management matters, conducting, tracking and analyzing data and information, and collaborating in a team environment, with at least one year equivalent to the FV-E or FG/GS-5 level in the federal government.

General experience could have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position. Experience of general nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other non-specialized tasks) is not creditable.

To qualify for this position at the FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) level; you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-5-9 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. Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Experience utilizing various automated databases, software programs and tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to gather and extract data from multiple sources and/or provide administrative and program support to an organization of professional/technical staff.
  • Experience performing administrative functions, such as procurement of supplies/services, time and attendance, budget, and travel.
  • Experience with project and/or grant management.

To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS 12) level; you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10-11 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. Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Experience utilizing various automated databases, software programs and tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to gather and extract data from multiple sources, and provide administrative and program support to an organization of professional/ technical managers and staff.
  • Experience performing administrative functions, such as procurement of supplies/services, time and attendance, budget, travel, etc.
  • Experience with project and/or grant management.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating program activities for process improvements

Education

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

For the F Band: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university or, a combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/Gs-admin.asp for more information.

For the G Band: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

For the H Band: There is no substitution of education for experience at the H Band.

To qualify based on education; you MUST submit a copy of your college or university transcript by the closing date. If selected, an official transcript will be required. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to (206) 231-4053 (please include announcement number on each page).

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited US educational institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Transcripts can be uploaded via USAJOBS site with your application, or faxed to 206-231-4053 ATTN: Heather Ashby. Be sure to include the Vacancy Announcement # on each faxed page.

Preview Job Questionnaire

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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.

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 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.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

The position may be filled at the F, G or H band.

FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/comp/comp_ref/

The FAA is an excepted service agency. Basic Federal employee benefits remain the same as other Federal agencies.

Security Requirements: Low Risk (1): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

Benefits

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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.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration; Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4153 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth will be accepted in combination with your online application and can be faxed to (206) 231-4153, include your name and vacancy announcement number.



All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

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.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

  • Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

  • Employer's name and address

  • Supervisor name and phone number

  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

  • Salary


Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Heather Ashby

Phone

1 (206) 231-4044

Fax

1 (206) 231-4150

Email

heather.m.ashby@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US
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Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.


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