Duties
The incumbent of this position is a recognized subject matter expert in international aviation affairs-related functional activities and provides team leadership for highly complex and challenging initiatives under minimal direction of a manager. Shares responsibility for the performance of programs/projects that frequently affect more than one LOB/SO or the FAA. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign aviation policies and programs, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to solve complex problems and develop improved processes or systems.
Works in a team environment and must effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate to meet program and project goals. Ensures open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Leads project meetings involving a wide variety of stakeholders and prepares accurate and timely project status reports.
Leads and manages the team for all programmed activities within the assigned responsibilities to align with FAA objectives. Serves as the primary advisor to the manager/director to execute and validate all proposed foreign affairs activities. Applies experience to identify, interpret, and apply regulatory guidance and policy to assigned programs. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries impacting the accomplishment of the organization's strategic objectives. Typical assignments include: providing guidance to less experienced professionals, defining and developing internal policies and procedures, and predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions.
Resolves complex problems and issues, and establishes realistic schedules and milestones. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Keeps the manager informed of team activities at all times.
Provides assistance to management through the coordination and preparation of programs to further the office's mission, focusing on the international aspects of UAS integration. This support includes, but is not limited to the following tasks: leads the coordination of a subset of UAS international work in technical/policy areas, research and reviews U.S. and foreign aviation policies and programs, attends meetings, prepares briefing materials, and supports the wider FAA team to work with key stakeholders both within the FAA and with foreign counterparts, and facilitates FAA involvement in projects, as well as official foreign delegation visits. The incumbent is the principal subject matter expert and assists in developing international standards and recommended practices across all aspects of UAS integration and global engagement.
Provides expert guidance on foreign affairs activities and coordinates within the FAA, other U.S. government agencies, and foreign organizations to implement an agenda, determining FAA participation and input. Evaluates the environment to decide what organization members and external stakeholders want to know, need to know, and how they prefer to receive information. Develops briefing materials for senior officials engaged in training and technical activities; collects and analyzes information about UAS-related policies, programs, and overall UAS ecosystems. Works on regional portfolios for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Western Hemisphere, Asia-Pacific as well as with organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Commission (E.C.), UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), or Latin America Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC).
Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.
Required Documents
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). To qualify based on education, you must upload or email a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application to monique.heriegel@faa.gov. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to monique.heriegel@faa.gov or faxed to 1 (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 130 series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 130 series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 130 series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
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).
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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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.