Duties
Serves as the Branch Manager for the NAS Laboratory(AAM-520) and oversees the development and conduct of an extensive portfolio of human factors and applied research in support of the Air Traffic Organization and its technical occupations, such as Air Traffic Controller, engineer, and National Airspace System equipment maintenance and repair technician (i.e., Technical Operations). Research topics are both strategic and tactical and may include: the impact of automation on human performance; human characteristics (such as anthropometry, strength) that affect the range of conditions in which a task may be performed, information processing and electronic displays, learning technology and technical training, and organizational/individual characteristics that influence, for example, the level of safety culture or employee morale.
Supervisory duties include managing a variety of scientific professionals including Engineering and Personnel Research Psychologists, Psychology Technicians, Statisticians, and Management/Program Analysts. Assigns work, sets priorities, provides technical assistance, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities, and approves leave. Executes human resources policies covering the performance, conduct, and discipline of Laboratory staff as well as the recruiting and hiring of professionals with the appropriate skills for executing the Laboratory’s and Division’s mission and objectives.
Organizes program initiatives so that principal investigators can deliver products that are responsive to sponsor/stakeholder needs within available time and budget. Oversees the work of research psychologists in planning specific projects, preparing plans of action and milestone charts, scheduling deliverables, and assigning responsibilities to research team members. Applies broad-based and specific knowledge of psychology topics, research methods in a variety of settings, and data analysis to advise staff and facilitate the development of research tasks that address sponsor needs. Identifies priorities consistent with project schedules, resources, and technical complexity.
Develops and executes a million+ dollar Research, Engineering, and Development budget for accomplishment of research tasks and tracks expenditures to specific tasks. Identifies Facilities and Engineering investments to build or upgrade experimental equipment to support research efforts. Administers organizational and ISO-9001 policies, procedures, and work instructions as required for the efficient management of the Laboratory. Uses knowledge of the FAA organization, the relationships among subunits, and political issues that affect decision-making to address challenging issues in the conduct of complex and/or sensitive research.
Interacts with Agency sponsor/stakeholder community and designated human factors program management offices to identify the salient needs and requirements for scientific investigation into the interaction between the individual and equipment comprising complex aviation human-machine systems. Briefs ATO executives and senior leadership of research projects and results, and provides recommendations as requested for application to operations, equipment design, technical training, etc. Participates in or leads workgroups of human factors professionals across the FAA and the Department of Transportation as well as Department of Defense research labs, NASA, or other relevant federal agencies to develop strategic research plans, collaborative research or position papers in areas of shared scientific interest, and collectively address shared research challenges. Documents success outcomes that reflect the contribution of the lab as it relates to national airspace safety.
Participates in professional, scientific organizations and related conferences, prepares and delivers scientific presentations, and publishes studies in professional scientific journals and/or as a technical report for the FAA.
Required Documents
Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents should be uploaded to your USAJOBS.gov application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 180 series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 180 series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 180 series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
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
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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- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
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Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
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.
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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.