Duties
Branch manager activities include but are not limited to: managing and directing maintenance related tasks and assignments on Academy training systems, monitoring/tracking/coordinating/assigning the installation of system modifications for both Air Traffic and Technical Operations training systems, manage and enforce Airway Transportation System Specialist (ATSS) OJT programs in their respective branches to ensure continuous technical growth, work with senior managers to decommission and excess legacy training systems, establish and maintain a professional network, work with Program Management Offices to facilitate the arrival and installation of new training systems, assume the role of project manager for new system installations or modifications/ensure all stakeholders are informed/minimize training impacts by clearly communicating project execution to all involved stakeholders, understand the budget from a divisional perspective/obtain and maintain access access to financial platforms necessary to purchase and approve financial transactions for the division, understand Human Relation policies and procedures specifically new hire on-boarding/promotions/job announcements/selection processes/corrective actions/applications of Douglas Factor to correct behavior/Labor Relations utilization/ reasonable accommodations process/retirements/grade increases, knowledge/understanding and the ability to manage the technical contract, know the roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer Representative, understand the appropriate way to interact with the contract companies On-site Manager, comprehensively manage employee performance/document and perform mid-term discussion/document and perform end-of-year performance discussion/celebrate good performance/correct poor performance/address issues in a timely manner/use the FAA's Performance Management System to document all aspects of employee performance.
Branch managers in AMA-900 must have the ability to lead a technical workforce. The incumbent could expect to lead employees that are in the following disciplines: engineering (both electrical and mechanical), management and program analysts, contracting officer representatives, training coordinators, safety professionals, and airway transportation system specialist. Incumbent could be responsible for the following systems depending on what branch they are assigned: AMA-910: RADAR (short and long range), Navigation, Instrument Landing Systems, Environmental or AMA-920: Automation (terminal and EnRoute), and Communication.
The Branch Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term viability and functionality of FAA training systems. This position requires expertise in various disciplines to oversee the planning, development, coordination, deployment, implementation, maintenance, and replacement of FAA Academy training systems. The manager will interact with a wide range of internal and external customers and stakeholders across multiple FAA organizations. Reporting to the AMA-900 division manager, the branch manager is responsible for meeting assigned targets and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
The branch manager applies advanced knowledge of technical systems, budget management, human resources policies, and divisional goals to direct work efforts effectively. This includes overseeing staff management, such as selecting, promoting, evaluating, training, and resolving grievances. Additionally, the manager ensures equity in performance standards and enforces policies related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Key responsibilities include setting branch goals, managing fiscal and staffing resources, and addressing complex programmatic issues. The manager will prepare workload projections, coordinate equipment replacement, and lead project management efforts. The role requires substantial coordination and decision-making related to technical and administrative assignments.
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.
- Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
- Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) 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 with at least one Technical Operations related systems (Radar, Navigation, Instrument Landing Systems, Automation, or Communications); experience developing or leading a technical team; experience monitoring/tracking/coordinating/assigning the installation of both Air Traffic and Technical Operations training systems.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.
Education
Information Regarding KSAs:
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
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:
- Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
- 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.
- Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
- Position will be realigned based on approved reorganization
- 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
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- To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Required Documents
Documentation, i.e., Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), 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.