Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector - All Specialties (Front Line Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office or branch and reports to a middle manager. The role directs aviation safety activities in a complex, dynamic environment, with authority and responsibility for decisions and actions in assigned program areas, subject to administrative review. Higher-level management periodically reviews work products, status reports, and organizational measures for timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the Flight Standards Service. The manager leads subordinate employees at the organizational-unit level, setting expectations and priorities, assigning and allocating work, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employees, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate. The role also contributes to office, branch, or division leadership, collaborates with stakeholders and service providers, supports organizational change, and ensures employees are competent in their responsibilities. The position requires specialized aviation safety qualifications in one of the listed specialties and at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level.

Requirements

Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards for the applicable 1825 Aviation Safety Series specialty, or the FAA Human Resource Policy Manual supplement for the Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch, or Cabin Safety specialty.
Have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience includes monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards, and performing investigations and recommending solutions.
Possess the rating(s) and/or certificate(s) required for minimum qualification in one of the listed specialties: General Aviation Maintenance, Air Carrier Maintenance, General Aviation Operations, Air Carrier Operations, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch, or Cabin Safety. Newly appointed FAA candidates must provide copies unless they currently occupy or previously held a position in one of the specified 1825 specialties.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Complete and receive favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) background investigation before appointment, unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
Meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Include detailed work-history information supporting qualifications and questionnaire answers; the resume must include official title, grade, series, and employment dates.
A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.
A valid second-class FAA medical certificate is not required.

Responsibilities

Direct subordinate employees’ work and set expectations for achieving intended results.
Plan, organize, set priorities, and assign and allocate work for a unit, group, or team.
Monitor and evaluate individual and unit performance; provide feedback, recognize achievement, and address performance deficiencies.
Coach and develop employee capabilities, approve leave, and take or recommend corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
Redefine priorities as demands change and delegate appropriate work to direct reports.
Identify and engage relevant stakeholders to obtain feedback on unit performance, relationships, and employee well-being.
Build partnerships, encourage teamwork across areas of expertise, and address service issues collaboratively.
Apply technical knowledge of aviation safety work governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Address barriers to success and clarify direction for employees.
Build and maintain external stakeholder trust and confidence, and collaborate across functions and cultures to resource critical priorities.
Work with stakeholders and service providers to develop business cases for fiscal and human-resource needs for consideration by the next-level manager.
Contribute to the office, branch, or division leadership team and assist in developing policies, procedures, and strategies for organizational change.
Select or recommend selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit.
Ensure direct reports are competent, and provide guidance, mentoring, coaching, and effective feedback to support employee performance and growth.
Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program.