Duties
Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Serves as a principal technical specialist and advisor for aeronautical information functions. Acts as an airports data program manager for integration of existing 5010 Airports Safety program data into secure GIS systems and web enabled national datasets that will serve as an authoritative source. Manages other critical airport data and associated Advisory Circulars and Orders (i. e. Advisory Circular 150/5300-19 and Order 5010.4A) and their impact to the GIS Program; manages updates to these Advisory Circulars and Orders; and implements their policy.
Manages and evaluates policy for collection of data used to produce aeronautical information services and products by the FAA and its partners. Manages national Airports GIS data, including development of procedures and validation testing, along with stewardship of the data. Serves as the principal technical specialist for Airports GIS metadata sets, updating metadata for national GIS datasets, and performing quality assurance on geospatial databases. Develops curriculum and delivers training for GIS, survey and geospatial analysis for FAA employees and industry on the use of Airports GIS and geospatial analysis, as well as the submission and validation of airport safety critical data.
Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies when developing, integrating, implementing, and evaluating standards to diverse, complex problems. Exercises a range of responsibilities including managing programs and initiatives under the Office of Airports (ARP); reviews and oversees tasks performed by contactors and consultants regarding airport data collection, verification and submittal efforts; provides direction in all phases of the program.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines by accomplishing management and development of data and information standards. Ensures compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Collaborates with FAA lines of business to move all aeronautical information, such as 5010 and OE/AAA data sets to geospatial and temporal databases that seamlessly interact; coordinates with the regional offices on the development of the Airports GIS strategic plan and executes it accordingly. Coordinates with other lines of business on the aeronautical data integration of new entrants (such as UAS and commercial space) into the NAS and airports environment.
Leads or participates on teams and work groups, stewardship communities of practice (ScoP), Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Communities of Interest (COIs) within the Office of Airports and across other Lines of Business to collaborate on optimizing resources to best meet user needs. Represents the Office of Airports, in conjunction with other lines of business, in meetings with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) to develop new standards for Airports data. Participates in program management reviews, and reports program status updates to management to achieve strategic goals.
Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Communicates results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally.
Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems.
Required Documents
Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded on faxed or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
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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.
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 want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at
Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Forms:- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
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.
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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 (optional)
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Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
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.
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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.