Deputy Executive Director, Regulatory Operations

The Aircraft Certification Service's Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory Operations provides executive oversight of tactical issues and daily operations related to coordinating, controlling, and ensuring the adequacy of safety regulations, minimum standards, national programs, plans, policies, procedures, and priorities governing the airworthiness of aeronautical products, parts, and appliances. The Aircraft Certification Service comprises six divisions and three offices responsible for aircraft design type certification, production certification, original airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness programs. In the discharge of these duties and responsibilities, the Deputy Executive Director administers a budget of approximately $350M and provides executive direction and oversight to over 1,400 employees, including direct supervision of six executives, one L-band and one K-band manager.

Specific responsibilities include: Leads the development and issuance of regulations (including Airworthiness Directives); supports the Executive Director to grant or deny exemptions from regulations, issue notices of proposed rulemaking, issue national directives, and take final action on controversial issues related to aircraft certification and airworthiness functions. Oversees AIR issuance of design and production approvals and airworthiness certificates and executes continued operational safety processes. Ensures aircraft, engines, propellers, and aircraft parts and appliances comply with the FAA's safety regulations.

Provides direction for the ongoing oversight of all systems and processes associated with FAA approvals, including design, testing, production, issuance of certificates for domestic and foreign products, designee and delegation programs, and safety management or compliance assurance systems. Leads transformation efforts within the Aircraft Certification Service and drives strategic change across the Service, AVS, and the FAA. Provides executive oversight of reform initiatives, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Commercial Space Security, and serves as AIR¿s industry liaison for accountability and ombudsman matters.

Creates and maintains a professional network by collaborating with FAA lines of business, other Department of Transportation modals and Federal agencies, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, State and local governments, international aviation authorities, and aviation industry representatives to address issues impacting aviation safety.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) listed above, your application package may be further evaluated by an Executive Rating Panel. Additionally, Hiring Managers may choose to interview highly qualified candidates via one or more interviews.

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.

Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System. 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.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)Designated or Random Drug Testing required. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process.

Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the Executive Leadership Dimensions and Mandatory Technical Requirements for this position. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted and will result in removal from consideration.

Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format. You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and Qualifications Review Board for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide. To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement.

You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help. Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application.

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.

RESUME: All applicants must submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined solely based on the information provided within this two-page resume.

Your resume must include sufficient detail to validate your qualifications, including employment start and end dates (month/year), position titles, and full-time or part-time status (or average hours worked per week). It must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and education as they relate to the position's requirements. SF-50: Current U.S.

DOT employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Additionally, Career Executives or those with FAA Executive System (FAAES) or Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES to receive non-competitive consideration.

Candidate Development Program (CDP): If you have completed an OPM-approved SES CDP, include a copy of your OPM certificate. Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.