Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (District Facilities Manager)

Incumbent directs the maintenance and repair of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and facilities within assigned group. Manages and directs a highly technical workforce found in specific Districts consisting of numerous System Support Centers (SSCs) of varying size, type, and complexity. Directs the maintenance and operations within the District.

Area may extend beyond state boundaries and include regional, national, and international operations. Serves as a second level manager in the organization with one level of subordinate managerial officials. Uses effective performance management to lead assigned group in completing the mission and meeting FAA and Air Traffic Organization goals and objectives.

Actively promotes, support and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs. 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 task and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Defines, plans and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the Technical Operations organization.

Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, advanced knowledge of budget personnel, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management.

Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Responsible to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS Supports the implementation of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) evolution within the District. Maintains contacts both internal and external to the District, including senior management union representatives, service center personnel, members of the state local and federal government, foreign government aviation official general public, ATO Service Units, FAA lines of business representatives of the aviation industry and military to facilitate resolution of air traffic operational and technical program issues.

Frequently represents the FAA on interagency/industry committees and national and international groups that develop, monitor and evaluate District programs and operations. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures.

Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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.

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 Incomplete Applications: 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. Interviews: Some, All or None of the candidates may be interviewed.

Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive (5) - This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 background investigation. Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirements: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: 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 PCS: PCS will be paid IAW FAA Travel Policy.

This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. 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/.