Summary
Serves as the Identification Media Division Manager with overall authority and responsibility for the technical and administrative direction for the division. In this capacity, the manager oversees the business planning and analysis for the assigned division.
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 and permanent FAA-Wide employees.
Duties
Include formulating and updating business plans, human capital plans, and employee engagement initiatives; advises and consults with FAA/ASH managers on key performance indicators and business metrics; and ensures the development and implementation of processes, requirements, and specifications designed to enhance the identification media and credentialing program.
Managerial duties include strategic planning and communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinates; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other FAA and DOT organizations, and other Federal agencies, as necessary. Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. May represent the major subdivision or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/procedures or other project/program purposes.
Provides oversight to ID Media operations that include approving ID requests, issuing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards and assisting with the development of onboarding and separation processes involving employees. Provides guidance and oversight for FAA regulatory/inspector credentialing operations in accordance with FAA Orders. Ensures the Agency meets the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) Program mandates, provides enablement of PIV cards for headquarters employees and contractors, and provides FICAM support to all FAA offices and trusted agents.
Serves as the FAA technical expert providing guidance during the implementation and management of HSPD-12 related matters. Provides FAA position on HSPD-12 related issues and communicates with the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, Congressional Staff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Services Administration, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and various interagency forums concerned with identity authentication and credentialing, personnel security, cybersecurity and information technology, facility security and related disciplines.
Provides periodic briefings and updates to the FAA Administrator, Deputy Administrator, FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices heads, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, FAA and DOT Chief Information Officers (FAA/AIO and S-80), Departmental Director of Security (M-40), DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG), Assistant Secretary for Information (M-1), and FAA and Departmental Chief Financial Officers. Briefs executives and facility managers throughout the FAA on Identity Authentication and Identification Media issues affecting their respective organizations and areas of responsibility, including facility security, cybersecurity, and investigation support.
Under the broad program direction of the Deputy Director, the manager has delegated authority to independently manage and direct the functions of the division with minimal direct supervision. Keeps the Deputy Director informed of overall program progress and unusual or potentially controversial issues and proposed approaches to address and resolve those issues.
Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed; detailed knowledge of budget and human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the ASH LOB, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.
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
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Applicants must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED experience equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band (FG/GS-14/FV-J) in the Federal Government. Specialized experience is defined as that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience developing or overseeing the implementation of security programs; providing expert level advice, guidance, and support to senior management officials; and /or providing oversight and guidance to others on projects or programs.
Applicants should include relevant examples of specialized experience in their work history.
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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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 resource specialist as appropriate.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement**
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
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.
Security Requirements: Secret - Critical Sensitive (PSL-3). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to continuous vetting.
Drug Testing: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Core Comp Position: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm
Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: Unless previously completed, the person selected for this position must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.
This vacancy announcement is limited for the receipt of applications. Once at least 50 applications are received, the announcement will close at 11:59p EST on that date, or on the established closing date, whichever occurs first.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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
Only supplemental documentation (i.e., SF-50, veteran's documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents MUST be uploaded on or before the closing date of this announcement. ALL current or former Federal employees MUST submit their most recent SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BELOW. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing or illegible documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.
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.
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.