Duties
The incumbent provides principal support to the Director, Airports Division and Deputy Director, Airports Division and Airports District Offices (ADOs) in the administration of all airport planning, environmental and financial programs.
Responsible for long-range system planning to ensure future airport needs are met. This requires effective use of resources and consultation with ADO managers and other stakeholders. Defines, plans and organizes assigned budget, staff and other resources to accomplish organizational objectives for units/projects/programs more than one or requests organizational additional unit/project/program. Manages budget and either aspects of reallocates the budget resources planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspect of the work directed, and an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource and other administrative policies and procedures and an an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. 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 for the future. Maintains close and continual contact with key and representative within the FAA, state and local levels and with intergovernmental offices on complex technical, planning, environmental and financial issues.
Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program and include; planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating \performance, coadching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave and taking, recommending. manages the regional planning and programming effort, along with PFC review/approval. Provides oversight and evaluation of ADO program accomplishments in the areas of planning, environmental, and financial programs. Identifies problem areas and initiates action to resolve issues as appropriate.
Provides guidance, technical assistance and oversight of all regulatory requirements under FAA Order 5100.38, AIP, FAA Order 5090.5, NPIAS and ACIP; FAA Order 5020-1, Noise, FAA Order 5050.4, NEPA, FAA Order 5500.1, PFC program, along with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Part 158 PFC Legislation. Assists in determining program needs and makes recommendations for a new or amended policies, orders, advisory circulars and procedures for optimizing airport safety, capacity, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Ensures compliance with Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances for all airports in the region. This includes working with ADOs, state city, and county airport stakeholders and the public on compliance complaints and issues to facilitate informal resolution. This also includes supporting Headquarters on the resolution of formal compliance complaints, technical review of all compliance guidance developed by Headquarters, supporting the ADOs to address any compliance issues that arise in the field and ensuring appropriate land use inspections are performed.
Optional responsibility will be determined by the incumbent's Airports Regional Office.
Duties continued under "Qualifications"
Required Documents
You may be asked to verify information you have provided on your application for employment with the FAA. Only supplemental documentation, e.g., transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (424) 405-7365 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at
Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
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
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Next steps
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