Clarification from the agency

CURRENT FAA EMPLOYEES

Work typically includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures and guidelines. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Assignments include providing guidance to subordinate professionals; leading teams/projects; designing and recommending solutions to complex problems; preparing and reviewing management reports or contractual documents and developing and recommending improvements to systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but incumbent is afforded considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach, or to develop new approaches. Monitors and assists in implementing accepted changes. Assignments regularly require the interpretation of internal and external policies and extrapolation from precedents. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of the branch or more senior supervisory professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.

Formulates critical management policies and systems and ensures timely implementation. Advises organization and program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Leads or personally performs complex or controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution. Leads or personally completes analyses of critical programs by developing baseline performance measurements and comparing performance with the baseline. Represents the organization in dealings with officials of other FAA organizations, DOT, and the private sector. As a recognized authority, the incumbent operates with maximum independence.

Exercises full authority for supervisory and managerial responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approving leave. Sets and adjusts short term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work. Evaluates work performance, justifies recommendations for changes in job grading and granting of awards or bonuses. Selects or approves selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the organization. Makes decisions on non-routine, costly, or controversial training needs and training requests related to employees of the Branch. Makes decisions on work or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Approves expenses comparable to within grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment. Plans and establishes work schedules, deadlines, and standard for acceptable work.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).
• A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Interviews may be conducted.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Experience leading project/program teams to achieve objectives. Performing management studies, program analysis and evaluation. Providing advice and guidance on management issues.

Applicant should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Error or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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.

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. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (425) 227-2199 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

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/.

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