Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Division Manager)

Clarification from the agency

Current FAA AVS permanent employees & AMA-200 permanent employees

The Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector manages the work of a large organization through subordinate employees and manager and is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and oversight for the full range of Flight Standards program activities by driving collective results. Responsible for managing the development of the Service's strategic direction selling measurable outcomes and adjusting resources as necessary to meet goals and objectives within targeted timeframes. The incumbents is also responsible for planning, formulation, implementation, administration, and evaluation of a variety of Flight Standards Service programs and projects. This includes directing a cohesive leadership team that sets clear strategic direction, assures alignment across all organizational functions and programs, and fosters commitment to the values, principles, and objectives of the organization. Creating and articulating clear organizational vision and functional change. Creating and sustaining strategic alignment and aligning leadership strategy with business strategy. Leads and directs a staff of aviation safety experts and other professionals in developing and implementing national safety initiatives and policies, data supported approaches, and identifying and developing innovative technologies to reduce injuries and fatalities in the aviation industry. Maintaining internal and external awareness and identifying trends potentially impacting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mission and services; developing recommendations for responding to challenges and changes; developing new insights to situations; and encouraging new ideas and innovations. Specifically provides direction, through subordinate staff members, in the planning, oversight, and evaluation of Flight Standards Service programs to administer and secure compliance with agency regulations, programs, standards, and procedures governing the in-depth safety performance analysis in one or more of the following:

The certification of all airmen (except air traffic controllers), all air agencies, and all air operators;
The inspection of air carrier and/or general aviation operators and air agencies;
The surveillance and inspection of airmen, air agencies, and air operators;
The investigation of occurrences, incidents, accidents, and violations involving airmen, air agencies, and air operators;
The agency's all-weather operations programs; and
The agency's designation of airmen or organizations.

Participates on high level Flights Standards workgroups that guide the establishment, management, or reengineering of Flight Standards programs. This includes exercising full managerial authority to oversee, guide, and support the implementation of programs and initiatives with agency wide impact and/or requiring multi departmental coordination. Ensuring projects are conceived, developed, and executed based on impact, importance, and relevance to the FAA Administrator¿s key initiatives and strategic goals, directing organizational activities and framing strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term agency and organizational objectives. Represents the Flight Standards Service on a variety of nationwide programs with Foreign Authorities, Interagency groups, and industry groups which includes creating and maintaining a professional network of supporting leaders withing the FAA and building cooperative partnerships with customers and stakeholders. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates¿ employees and managers. Sets priorities and establishes schedule for completion of work. Evaluates performance of the subordinate office/branch managers.

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 supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• This is a temporary position not-to exceed 2 years; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;

2. Valid State driver's license;

3.Fluency in the English language;

4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and

5. High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;

2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);

3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-1825-K or FG/GS-1825-15. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Experience providing oversight, direction, and evaluation of aviation safety programs to ensure compliance with federal and agency regulations, programs, procedures, and safety standards governing air operations.
• Experience managing, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, and enforcement activities.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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.

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50 will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded with your application 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/.

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