Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
About This Position
The Assistant Manager reports directly to the Manager of the ADO and serves as the principle adviser on technical operations within the ADO, including Federally funded airports and Part 139 certified airports throughout the Northwest Mountain Region.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Direct technical experience performing activities related to civil airport compliance, engineering. planning; and environmental review of civil airport infrastructure development and/or civil airport capital financial processes Experience conducting collaborative analyses of technical information for projects that cross multiple technical and operational disciplines or Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs); Experience providing technical guidance related to airport layout, design and construction. Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing goals. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.
You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.
Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.
Major Duties
Oversees and supervises a highly technically diverse workforce composed of civil engineers, environmental specialists, financial specialists and community planners. Provides advice, guidance and oversight in the administration of various mission critical technical programs including, the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program. The AIP approaches $75 million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $266 million dollars in annual collections.
In addition, the AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and includes primary and nonprimary airports. Facilitates the appropriate coordination and collaboration (both internal and external to the agency) for these programs. Manages critical activities related to airport planning (i.e. airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning, etc.) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139 , 1 SO, 157 and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports. Represents the FAA and ARP, and collaborates with other Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs), as appropriate, to address corporate level initiatives and cross-organizational issues that arise. Interfaces with management and staff to achieve organizational objectives and exercises delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations.
Implements, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals. Coordinates all program/project activities with the ADO Manager. Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment, and are compliant with the terms of agreement established as a condition of receiving federal assistance.
Ensures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects. Provides advisory services to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters. Promotes timely responses to customers internal and external to the agency.
Oversees the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes. Reviews and evaluates assigned airport projects and programs; makes recommendations for process improvements; implements suggestions regarding the initiation, strengthening, or elimination of major projects and programs to meet established regional and agency goals and agency objectives, reduce resource usage and limit operating costs without adversely effecting overall operations. Makes recommendations regarding changes in office organizational structure for more efficient and effective work accomplishment.
Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including oversight of ADO technical operations; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating staff performance; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; participating in employee selections; approving personnel actions (i. e. promotions, awards, reassignments, etc.); and taking corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Requirements
Conditions of Employment
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
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.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Technical Requirement or Leadership and Management Dimension in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose.
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. All applicants are encouraged to provide NARRATIVES for each "Managerial Selection Factors" and addressed with description and/or level/percentage of experience. Please include specific examples and details which illustrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please include applicable date ranges. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
This is a temporary assignment, NTE-2 years; however, it may be extended, terminated at any time at management's discretion or made permanent without further consideration. Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 including 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. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
How to Apply
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.
Required Documents
Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration; 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 veteran's documents, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation and college transcripts can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 or emailed 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.
Applicants must submit the following: - Resume with complete work history; and - A copy of the most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) 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/.