Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. Serves as a Team Manager for Program Implementation Management Team in the Central Service Center, Planning and Requirements Group. Responsibilities Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational units/project/programs and across multiple function and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Duties typically include: strategic planning, communicating the organization’s vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Collects, assembles, and analyzes relevant data for planning development. Supports the formulation of Service Area input to the Flight Plan, Strategic Management Plan (SMP), and service unit business/operations plans. Assists with translating corporate business and operations plans into Service Area work plans. Tracks progress against national and Service Area plans and reports status. Reviews all relevant service unit plans and ensures that they are coordinated and horizontally integrated within the Service Area. Serves as a customer entry point and Service Area focal point for all external requirements. Coordinates and integrates external customer requirements within the service units. Collects, consolidates, and analyzes requirements to formulate F&E and Ops budget needs. Serves as an advocate for the Service Area to obtain funding. Conducts budget planning and analysis. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. 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. Individual an 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Specialized Experience Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-J or FG/GS-14) level that is typically in or 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 perform successfully the work of the position to be filled. 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 includes: Program and project management experience in federal programs involving acquisition, deployment, sustainment, improvement of facilities using capital investment program funding. Specialized aviation technical knowledge, skills, and abilities; and project management skills are required. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: technical experience involving the installation, deployment, or establishment of NAS components, facilities, or systems. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA), listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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 The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Note: Selections may be made for any team within Planning and Requirements Group. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Salary: Pay is administered under the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history. Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectee may be subject to one-year supervisory probationary period. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA