Duties
The Director will provide executive leadership for the development of safety management functions, identification of hazard controls, issue mitigation, safety performance, development of safety policy, and safety promotion.
Supervises and directs the work of Branch Managers; leads large aviation-related projects; defines and develops internal policies and procedures; as well as predicts potential issues and proposes preventive actions.
Work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and frequently the FAA. Supervisory duties affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program and provide strategic direction for the development and implementation of safety management programs, including those supporting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Ensures compliance with FAA safety management systems (SMS) and guides subordinate supervisors in applying system safety principles. Guides the development and organization of, as well as oversees the FAA and AVS safety management functions.
Provides strategic direction for analysts that develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to define and direct so that newly identified hazards and ineffective controls for the most significant system-wide safety issues are analyzed and mitigated, and safety performance is measured and monitored. Coordinates resource deployment to support safety events, special investigations, or audit-driven activities across multiple regions. Provides executive direction for the development and standardization of safety policy and technical guidance that affects safety management nationwide.
Develops and implements budgetary and operational plans for multi-unit programs focused on aviation safety. Aligns objectives with agency-wide goals, ensuring consistency across investigative, technical, and administrative domains. Participates in national and international-level planning, policy development, and resource prioritization across AVS organizations. Serves as a principal advisor conducting briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external stakeholders regarding high-visibility aviation safety issues, regulations, policies, processes and procedures. Leads special projects and inter-agency initiatives, balancing technical depth with strategic foresight.
Interprets policy and applies knowledge of the FAA's policies and objectives when directing the work of subordinate employees, including managers, team leaders, engineers, and specialists and sets work priorities and schedules. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion and typically includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AVS and AVP leadership.
Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; has a detailed knowledge of budget, human resources management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. 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, approves leave, providing professional counsel and instruction to employees on both development and administrative matters, exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Qualifications
To view the complete qualifications standard, applicants should reference-U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801:
General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801
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, FG/GS-14 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Experience includes: Experience in leading aviation safety management systems (SMS) or aviation safety risk management (SRM)— including conducting research and the gathering and analyzing of data to identify root causes and developing risk mitigation. Experience in overseeing safety programs, setting safety goals, defining resources, assigning work, establishing timelines, or ensuring accountability.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
All, some or none will be interviewed.
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Benefits
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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.
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Next steps
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