Duties
Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced professional. May act as a contributing specialist on work activities for large projects/programs/activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs.
Communicates and coordinates activities connected with processing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Security Investigations (ROI), Accountability Board (AB) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)- [mixed case complaints] and monitors issue status for Service Units. Reviews, prepares and processes responses for EEO, AB, Security Investigations, and MSPB mixed cases in accordance with FAA and ATO policies. Works with other stakeholders, such as Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Legal Counsel (AGL) in compiling and analyzing data from complaints and provides information to Service Unit management on complaint issues, including settlement agreements.
Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies knowledge of Federal EEO legislation and directives, the Accountability Board, FAA and ATO policies and procedures to provide expert advice, support, and guidance to all levels of the Service Unit. Typical assignments may include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading teams/projects; designing and recommending solutions to complex problems; preparing and reviewing management reports or briefing documents, and developing and recommending improvements to systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.
Applies management policies and procedures with Agency systems and ensures timely implementation. Advises the organization and program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Leads or personally performs complex or controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution. Advocates for EEO, AB, and Security Investigations during interactions with officials the Service Units other FAA organizations, DOT, and the private sector.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require the interpretation of internal and external policies and extrapolation from precedents. Most problems and work issues are resolved without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically directly impact the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and LOBs/SOs, and may affect the objectives of the FAA.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)
- Some, none, or all of the candidates may be interviewed.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 includes: Experience Demonstrating the accomplishment of evaluative and analytical methods to identify and measure accomplishments and progress, revise methods, and develop new approaches to information gathering. Your experience must include knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, rules, and regulations.
Skill using a variety of automated data analysis and program/project management tools to complete work assignments, which may include, but are not limited to Microsoft (MS) Excel, MS SharePoint, MS PowerPoint.
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
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 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.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, 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. 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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan.
Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.
***Remote work is not authorized. Selectee will be required to report to the Northwest Mountain Regional Office.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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 online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. 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 veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 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.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.