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).
In conjunction with the Branch Manager, oversees and manages the regional airport certification program. Typical duties include 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. Provides guidance and support to the ADOs, as needed, to address any airspace issues that come up in the field.
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.
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.
Required Documents
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. 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 veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
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
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.
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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.
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