Duties
Responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the Airport Improvement Program(AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high level, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. Both programs involve airport planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Collaborates with all organizations and stakeholders, both internal and external to FAA, to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of FAA for meeting with DOT, States, Local municipalities, Airports, etc.
Interface with others to achieve organizational objectives and exercise delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations.
Establishes, monitors, and evaluates Region program goals. Initiates, strengthens, or eliminates programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives. Reports status and effectiveness of programs and initiatives to higher levels within Airports Division.
Provides input to the identification and resolution of problems and cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.
Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service.
Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment and sponsor compliance with terms of agreements entered into as a condition of receiving federal assistance.
Oversee the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes.
Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters.
Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.
Maintains the overall effectiveness of the organization by ensuring that all personnel challenges are handled quickly, fairly and effectively and by supporting the development of staff members, and leading the office.
Determines any needed Organizational changes to the office structure that allows for more efficient and effective
accomplishment of the work, and puts these changes into effect. Oversees resources for the Region and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation.
Exercises the full range of managerial responsibilities to include strategic planning and initiatives, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, supervises and develops staff, approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
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.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J or FG/GS-14 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 in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals.
- Experience promoting teamwork.
- Experience in promoting airport safety.
- Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organizational lines of business.
- Experience applying technical guidance in airport layout and design.
- Experience in promoting employee development (e.g. on-the job training; coaching and teamwork).
- Experience in the identification and analysis of significant issues or trends in airport planning and
development. - Experience with the Airport Improvement Program.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education
There is no education substitution for this position.
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.
Security Requirements: NonCritical-Sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Documents
If you have trouble submitting documents, please email them to kelsey.r.schmidt@faa.gov before the closing date of the announcement.
** Please make sure you submit a copy of your most recent SF-50. If you fail to submit this, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement.
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.