Duties
Applies expertise in leading a multi-faceted training organization specifically related to the development and delivery of technical operations training programs for external customer organizations and reports to the FAA Academy Director.
Responsible for analysis, development, and implementation of training programs of major significance to the FAA and external federal agencies. Analyzes and evaluates Division program accomplishments as it relates to fiscal resources, workload production, success in meeting training goals/objectives, resource utilization, development and performance metrics. Identifies any existing or potential problem areas, trends, significant accomplishments and deficiencies in products and training/instructional services. Develops and executes immediate and long-range training strategies on an extensive knowledge of the agency's plans for installation and maintenance of electronic equipment. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the division and the Academy.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for assigned training projects and programs. Responsible for ensuring management support is provided to Division components and programs. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements and makes recommendation to the Academy Program/Assistant Program Director on reallocation of resources or requests for additional resources, as needed. Responsible for ensuring fiscal and financial integrity of the organization. Safeguards financial and other resources from unauthorized use or disposition; ensures training services are executed in accordance with authorizations; ensures all applicable law, regulations and policies are observed; and manages resources efficiently and effectively.
Directs the work of subordinate managers for multiple organizational units, projects and programs. Work includes complex technical training and instructional programs based on the objectives of the Academy, customers and the FAA. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational component and programs. Responsible for communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks; leave approval; providing advice, counsel, or work instructions; approves selections for positions within assigned program areas; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employees. Ensures workload accuracy, timely performance and workload requirements are met. Hears/resolves grievances or serious complaints; reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions involving supervisory/non-supervisory subordinates; ensures all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner; identifies developmental training needs for employees and makes provision for such development.
Designs process and plans to ensure uniformity and consistency of performance and adherence to national policies, standards, systems, and procedures governing FAA training. Studies, analyzes, evaluates, develops, and/or improves managerial policies, practices, methods, and procedures for guidance in planning and preparation of programming documentation pertaining new or existing programs. Coordinates change management activities by providing subordinates with a clear vision of business goals/objectives, rationale for change, and communicates the methods for implementation along with the anticipated results. Seeks input and participation of subordinates and stakeholders in streamlining processes, developing new organizational structures, programs, and/or business models.
May perform 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).
- Successful completion of a supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-K level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. 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 directing and overseeing complex, multi-organizational training or instructional programs;
- Experience analyzing and evaluating program operations, fiscal resources, workload production, and organizational performance to identify deficiencies, develop corrective actions, and recommend strategic improvements to leadership; and
- Experience leading organizational change initiatives by developing or improving policies, procedures, business processes, and program structures.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Education
See Qualifications Required.
KSA Information:
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 section, 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or 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
Notes:
1. Position may be realigned based on approved reorganization.
2. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
3. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
5. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.
6. To confirm receipt of documents, you may contact Sidney Heifetz at sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov.
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
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted 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.