Duties
Provides principal technical advice and guidance to the Airports Division Director, Deputy Director, and four Airports District Offices (ADOs) in the administration of airport engineering/standards, airport certification, and other safety programs. Oversees and makes recommendations regarding assigned programs to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director. Leads, supervises and directs a diverse group of administrative and technical professionals that support the safety and standards programs for airports in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Providing advice and guidance regarding all regulatory actions performed by airport certification safety inspectors at more than 90 airports certified under title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 139. Conducts periodic surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, Part 139 program standards, such as personnel, paved and unpaved areas; safety areas; markings, signs, and lighting; snow and ice control; aircraft rescue and fire-fighting; airport emergency planning, self inspection programs; pedestrian and ground vehicles; obstructions; wildlife hazard management; airport condition reporting; and, other unsafe conditions.
Manages the regional engineering/standards program, which includes airport design, pavement, construction standards, and Modifications of Standards (MOS). Provides technical guidance, expertise, and support to the ADOs and other airport safety stakeholders, to address engineering/standards issues.
Implements and oversees the regional airspace evaluation program for airports. This includes working with regional office employees, ADOs and other airport safety stakeholders such as airport operators, air carriers, FAA offices, airport vendors, and consultants regarding airport design standards relating to the protection of airspace on airports. Conducts technical reviews of all specifications and standards developed by Headquarters, coordinates regional implementation of those standards, and develops and maintains regional engineering standards.
Ensures compliance with the Agency's goals to reduce runway incursions; and provides outreach and education to the regional airport operators. Provides regional support for emerging technologies in areas such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Commercial Space Transportation.
Implements and oversees the regional Safety Management System (SMS) program. This includes working with regional office employees, ADOs, airport safety stakeholders, airport operators, air carriers, airport vendors, and consultants to implement the Office of Airports' SMS program guidance or regulations (as applicable). Ensures subject matter experts are identified to serve on Safety Risk Management panels. Maintains regional guidance, including training and national coordination of the SMS process with other FAA offices in the agency-wide implementation of the SMS program.
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.
Implements and oversees the Airports Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) Program. This includes working with regional office and ADO employees, airport safety stakeholders, airport operators, and consultants to implement AGIS guidance as issued by Headquarters. Maintains regional guidance, which includes training and national coordination of the AGIS projects with other FAA offices.
Manages and directs work projects/programs for employees within the organizational unit based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Resolves routine problems independently but consults with higher level management when existing guidelines are not available and assists in the development of new policies and procedures.
Required Documents
Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration; Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation and college transcripts can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 or emailed on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
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).
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).
Forms:- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
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
Form SF-50: Sent via email will NOT be considered. It may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail/fax.
As reminder, 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. Note that your most recent SF-50 may not contain Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Applicants will be considered ineligible if the SF-50 is not received due to incomplete application package on or before the closing date of this announcement.
30% or More Disabled Veteran Program you must submit a DD 214, Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred), and supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to the present existence of the veterans service-connected disability.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is not applicable at this grade level.
Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment you must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that:
- Must be a letter or other documentation on official stationery or letterhead with an official signature.
- Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD and PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).
- Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.
Military Spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty you must submit documentation verifying marriage (i.e. marriage certificate), a copy of your spouse’s active military orders or DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Military spouses who are widows and widowers, and are not remarried, of military service members who were killed on active duty must submit a DD 1300 Report of Casualty.
Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corp or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA must provide Certification of Volunteer Service and SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action.
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
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. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
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.