Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager)

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

Office of Airports, Southern Region Airports Division, Jackson Airports District Office (SOAO03)

Summary

The ADO Manager is responsible for an ADO that includes 3 S hub airports. This responsibility includes 149 Federally funded airports throughout Alabama and Mississippi including more than 19 Part 139 certified airports.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA wide

Duties

The selectee is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the Airport Improvement Program
(AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high levei, the appropriate coordination
(both internal and external) takes place. The AIP approaches $165million dollars annually, and the Passenger
Facility Charge Program entails more than $17 million dollars in annual collections. Both programs involve airport
planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan
(ACIP) and include primary and non-primary airports. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139, 150, 157
and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports.

Collaborates with all organizations and stakeholders to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of
FAA for meeting with DOT, States, local municipalities, Airports, etc.

The selectee will 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 ADO 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 organizational health of all staff members, working with the ADO Assistant Manager to quickly, fairly, and effectively handle any personnel challenges; ensure 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 ADO 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; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, supervises, coaches and develops ADO Assistant Manager and other supervised 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

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level.

Specialized Experience:

Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals.
Experience in promoting teamwork.
Experience in promoting airport safety.
Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organization 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 identification and analysis of significant issues or trends in airport planning and development.
Experience with the Airport Improvement Plan.

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

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities (KSA),in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (2): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

Required Documents

Supporting documentation must be submitted by either uploading as an attachment through USAJOBS or by faxing to 404-305-5401 by 11:59 PM EST on or before the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applicants who do not submit supporting documentation for eligibility will not be considered. Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

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.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

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.

Agency contact information

Davesha D. Stanley

Phone: 1 (404) 305-5403
Fax: 1 (404) 305-5401
Email: Davesha.Stanley@faa.gov

Address: Federal Aviation Administration
ASO Regional HR Services Branch
1701 Columbia Avenue
AHF-S510
College Park, GA 30337
US

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.

Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager) Job in Jackson, MS