Duties
The Regional Administrator (RA), Central Region, located in the Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment, is the principal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representative for a specific geographical area comprised of several states. The RA serves as the senior agency official in the region providing cross-functional oversight and leadership on complex, cross-organizational matters (e.g., environmental issues, airports development, aircraft noise concerns, airspace modernization, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and other major program initiatives).
The incumbent leads a region consisting of approximately 750 FAA employees and has a team of approximately 12 employees, including the Deputy Regional Administrator. The RA manages an office budget of approximately $3M.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Coordinates key FAA functional areas to include public affairs, regional counsel, human resources, airports, air traffic, flight standards, civil rights, and security and hazardous materials safety.
- Represents the agency in regional contacts with Congressional and local elected officials; aviation industry; federal, state, and local agencies; military services; aviation organizations; educational institutions; and civic and private groups.
- Serves as the regional entry point for aviation and political stakeholders (e.g., State Aviation Directors and National Association of State Aviation Officials) for issues when more than one FAA organization is involved and maintains contact with and responds to media interest and inquiries regarding regional FAA activities.
- Delivers FAA messaging on national and regional issues and topics such as funding levels, budget updates, policy impacts, and aviation education opportunities.
- Builds relationships with external leaders to enhance communication and support for FAA initiatives such as airfield modernization, NextGen enhancements, and airspace modernization and participates in associated local events, international delegations, and special projects.
- Acts as regional commander-in-charge during crisis or emergency situations.
- Serves as executive leadership with other Department of Transportation (DOT) modes and engages in OneDOT discussions, planning related to the DOT National Response Program, and the associated interface with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Required Documents
1. A resume.
2. An attachment individually addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements if you do not address them in the answer blocks within the application.
3. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you are claiming noncompetitive eligibility as a current/former FAA Executive or current/former member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent system.
4. A Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) certificate if you are claiming noncompetitive status based on your completion of an SESCDP program.
Note: Please do not submit additional materials (i.e. DD Form 214, performance plans/evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.). They will not be considered as part of the application package.
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
A resume and narrative addressing the requirements listed in this announcement should be submitted online via the Apply Now button on this announcement. Uploaded resumes and narratives must be submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration for the position.
THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION IN USAJOBS.
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 addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the
FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe
actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the
"Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed above. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
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.