Supervisory Airport Compliance Specialist (Division Manager)

Duties
Directs the work of subordinate employees assigned to the Airports Compliance Division. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Division. 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 tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Leads a team of subject matter experts involved in the development of national (Headquarters and Regions) airport policy, and the adjudication of user complaints. Oversees issues directly affecting an airport sponsor's assurances associated with its grant agreements, regions, and final determinations on formal complaints filed by airport users throughout the United States.
Serves as a national subject matter expert on FAA policy and procedures related to the Airport Compliance Program. Administers the compliance enforcement program under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 16, Rules of Practice for Federally Assisted Airport Proceedings; and coordinates airport compliance program activities with customers and stakeholders internal/external to the organization, including attorneys within the FAA's Office of Chief Counsel.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Manages the development and implementation of new program goals, policies and procedures on airport access, economic discrimination, and use of airport revenue, airport user fees, and other Federal requirements, to include supervising investigations.
Serves as the national point of contact for FAA field offices, other Federal offices, national aviation trade organizations, airport sponsors, airport users, and the general public on matters and policy involving compliance with an airport sponsor's Federal obligations. Utilizes strategic focus and in-depth knowledge of policy impacts to each other and the users to provide airport compliance policy guidance to members of Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, FAA field offices, airport sponsors and users, airport industry interest groups, and members of the general public.
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. Develops and maintains relationships with customers, other government entities and external parties to interpret compliance policies and procedures. Represents the organization on compliance related workgroups and/or teams. Communicates the organization's vision, goals and objectives to subordinate staff.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Travel Required: 25% (Domestic and International)
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

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-J, FG/GS-14 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: Experience conducting investigations to determine compliance with Federal laws, policies, and grant assurances.
AND;
Experience utilizing project management and analytical skills to oversee and manage projects and programs.
AND;
Experience negotiating and resolving issues between different customer groups who have competing or conflicting interests and priorities.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
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.**
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
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.
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.
NOTES:

• 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 Managerial Selection Factor.
• This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at:

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. 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.

• This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
• Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
• This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-ARP-23-6980BR-84120. Please review both vacancy announcements before making application to determine your eligibility to apply.
• Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

This is not a bargaining unit position.
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