Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • Clermontville, OH

20d

About The Position

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office or branch and reports to a middle Manager. The position leads aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment, with authority and responsibility for decisions and actions in assigned program areas, subject to administrative review. Work is generally governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

The manager directs subordinate employees and is responsible for setting expectations, planning and prioritizing work, allocating assignments, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employees, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective or disciplinary action. The role also includes addressing changing priorities, delegating work, identifying and engaging stakeholders, building partnerships, encouraging teamwork, resolving barriers to success, and maintaining stakeholder trust.

The position works collaboratively across functions and with stakeholders to resource critical priorities and develop business cases for fiscal and human-resource needs. As a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team, the manager contributes to organizational decisions and helps anticipate changes and develop policies and procedures. The manager also supports the FAA model EEO program, ensures equal opportunity and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and cooperates with authorized EEO complaint processing. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification standards for the Aviation Safety Inspector, 1825 series, in any specialty, or the specified standards for Aircraft Dispatch, Cabin Safety, Rotorcraft, or Flight Oversight Aviation Safety Inspectors.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13, monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards.
• No more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Fluency in English.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; education may not be substituted for experience.
• Physically able to perform the duties safely and efficiently; meet the stated distant-vision and hearing requirements, and have no physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with the ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
• For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid FAA second-class medical certificate and pass recurrent medical examinations. Applicants not requiring a second-class certificate who are tentatively selected must provide physician documentation of minimum medical qualifications or undergo an individualized assessment if they do not meet the minimum requirements.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 background investigation before appointment unless a waiver is approved.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor individual and unit, group, or team performance against standards and organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives.
• Direct subordinate employees, set expectations, and make decisions and take action in assigned program areas, subject to administrative review.
• Plan and organize work; set priorities; assign and allocate work; monitor and evaluate performance; coach and develop employee capabilities; approve leave; and take or recommend corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Adjust priorities to changing demands 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 based on mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action to address service issues; encourage collaboration and teamwork across areas of expertise and roles.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of technical work governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Consider relevant perspectives when addressing challenges, remove impediments to success, and communicate and reinforce clear direction.
• Build and maintain external stakeholder trust and confidence; collaborate across functions and cultures to resource and achieve priorities.
• Work with stakeholders and service providers to develop business cases for fiscal and human-resource needs supporting employees and the unit, group, or team.
• Contribute to the office, branch, or division leadership team and assist in developing new policies and procedures in response to organizational changes.
• Select or recommend selection of non-supervisory employees and ensure direct reports are competent in their roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program; ensure equal opportunity and compliance with laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Cooperate with authorized EEO complaint processing, ensure employee cooperation, and seek guidance from the FAA Office of Civil Rights and other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED