Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (District Facilities Manager)

About the role

This position serves as a District Facilities Manager (DFM) within in one of the multiple Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations (AJW) Districts. Position reports directly to the Technical Operations District Manager. Incumbent directs the maintenance and repair of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and facilities within assigned group.

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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.

Documents you must provide

• 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 ***

What to expect next

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.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. 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.

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. *** 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. Some, All or None of the candidates may be interviewed. Position Risk/Sensitivity: Moderate Risk 5 For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required.

This training must be completed within prescribed time frames. 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: *** This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA