Summary
This position is located in ATO, Flight Program Operations, Flight Operations Group, BTL Flight Ops Team, AJF-1230.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees within Flight Program Operations (AJF).
Duties
This position directs the strategic goals at an assigned Flight Program Operations (AJF) location by overseeing the administrative and technical direction of flight operations personnel and managing facility management. The Flight Operations Team Manager exercises final authority for managerial responsibilities over a highly technical and specialized staff including work assignments, selections, promotions, disciplinary actions, performance management, awards, and resolution of grievances. Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units, projects, or programs to accomplish mission objectives. Regularly communicates organizational updates, goals, and objectives with employees and provides feedback to leadership.
Oversees staff responsible for performing flight inspection of navigational aids and instrument flight procedures in the National Airspace System (NAS). Ensures crewmembers operate in accordance with applicable 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts, operating manuals, and national policy/directives. Applies a detailed knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements and an understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA to direct and coordinate resources of a large-scale organization. Demonstrates commitment to the Flight Program Operations 14 CFR part 5 Safety Management System and reinforces a strong safety culture that encourages the open sharing of safety information and mitigation of operational risk.
Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple organizational units/projects/programs across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Line of Business (LOB) and frequently the FAA.
Makes recommendations to continuously improve the safety and effectiveness of flight scheduling, flight operations, aircraft maintenance, ground safety, and facility maintenance. Integrates and coordinates the work of inter-functional groups and recommends resource allocation for the applicable program segment. Provides leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving processes and procedures to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization. Reviews and approves reports and documentation to assure they accurately reflect the policies and vision of AJF/ATO/FAA and the effect on safety of the NAS.
Established guidelines, policies and procedures typically govern the work performed. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to ensure timeless, policy compliance, and alignment with other project/program objectives.
Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan. Stays abreast of maintenance activities and ensure flight program goals are achieved through open communication with the Line Maintenance Supervisor. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures, for other project/programs purposes. Serves as the AJF facility point of contact for interface with other FAA offices, local, state, and federal agencies, private organizations, and aviation customers.
Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. This is a non-critical sensitive level position. Incumbent may require access to information classified up to and including SECRET. Incumbent must participate in the FAA Program as crewmember appropriate to the crewmember assignment.
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).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- A one-year probationary and/or supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-K (GS/FG-15) level, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes
- Experience managing, directing, and coordinating resources in a public or US military or governmental (federal, state, local) environment or private sector dealing with evaluating the effectiveness of a flight program and developing criteria and standards in support of the mission (e.g. flight inspection, transportation of passengers, or goods, aviation dispatcher, dispatcher or collecting and analyzing data for flight inspection missions.
- Experience working in a certificated flight program, experience with strategic planning, process evaluation and development, and experience with budget allocation and other administrative policies and procedures.
- Experience providing oversight and ensuring readiness routinely and in the event of emergencies, including safety, training, and scheduling.
- Experience dealing with laws and regulations in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 5/121/135/141.
AND
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): To qualify, applicants must possess the following:
- Flight Inspection Certification issued by Flight Program Operations
Selected candidates must obtain a Class III medical certificate prior to appointment.
ALSO
QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess supervisory experience with a Part 121 or Part 135 certificate holder (or a comparable position in US Military aviation operations), supervisory experience with government department, board or agency that deals directly with aviation matters, oversight of a Part 91 or 125 operations/aviation department, or any combination thereof.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
See Qualifications Required.
Information Regarding KSA’s:
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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
4) Applicants must upload their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of the announcement.
5) Position to be filled at the K Band within AJF-1230, duty location of Battle Creek, MI.
6) If eligible, Temporary Change of Station (TCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP). This is a temporary assignment not to exceed 2 years; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management discretion. The position may be made permanent without further competition. If the position is made permanent, the selectee would be entitled to the remainder of TCS funds.
7) Temporary position Not-to-Exceed 2 years. May be extended, terminated early, or made permanent.
8) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Laura Whitlock at Laura.G.Whitlock@faa.gov.
9) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.
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.
How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
- Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
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.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
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.