Duties
Manages, directs, and evaluates multiple projects, programs, and activities that support the organization's goals and objectives. Gathers and analyzes data and provides recommendations concerning broad and often complex projects, programs, and issues involving internal management systems and functional assignments. Manages the work of a large organization with support to multiple Service Units. Integrates work of various Service Units to meet the organization's strategic goals, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments for ATO.
Responsibilities include supervising, managing, and leading a group of specialists and assistants who respond to EEO and Accountability Board complaints, FAA Administrator Hotlines, Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests; Performance Management; Awards; Directives Management, CASTLE, and other administrative programs.
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 the performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Researches, prepare and presents reports and briefings to senior-level managers on assigned programs. Supplies background information, analysis, and recommendations to ATO management on current and proposed policies and regulations regarding assigned programs.
Provides expert advice and guidance both internally and externally to address diverse issues, often across multiple programs and/or functional areas. Makes recommendations or implements decisions that may impact or change policies, processes, or programs. 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 technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Works closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.
Participates in strategic planning and communicating the organization's vision and objectives. Monitors accomplishments, and prepares final reports for approval/certification to meet Agency imposed deadlines. Ensures compliance with all reporting and controlled correspondence systems. Leads or participates in internal/external work groups, committees, and meetings regarding matters arising under the manager's area of responsibility.
Creates and maintains a climate of positive human relations and open communication within the organization. Establishes means by which employees can effectively contribute to accomplishing FAA's goals and objectives.
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).
- 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
Qualifications
Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-J or FG/GS14) level that is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience includes:
Experience applying detailed knowledge of technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.
Education
There is no education substitution.
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
Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and mission objectives, leaving considerable room for discretion. Individual and organizational performance generally are reviewed periodically through performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with the tactical and strategic (short-term and long-term) objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the applications may be interviewed.
Supervisory Probationary period: One year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
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.
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.
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Required Documents
Applicants must submit an electronic application via Aviator and SF-50 by fax or uploaded via Aviator by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the application and required documentation by the closing date will be ineligible for consideration.
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.