Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Deputy Director)

Federal Aviation Administration•College Park, GA

About The Position

Serves as Deputy Director for the Office of Airports, Airports Division ASO Region, responsible for planning, formulating, directing, implementing, and evaluating regional Airports programs and projects. These include Part 139 safety and certification, airport and system planning, capacity management, environmental processing, financial assistance programs such as the Airport Improvement Program and Passenger Facility Program, and compliance requirements. In the absence of the Executive Director, assumes full responsibility and authority for operation of the Airports Division’s aviation programs. Serves as first-level supervisor for several Branch and Airport District Office (ADO) Managers, most of whom are remote and oversee multiple large hub airports with complex aviation issues. Integrates work across organizations to meet FAA and organizational strategic goals, participates in FAA strategic planning, and makes program and budget commitments for a major organization. Oversees complex and politically sensitive airport projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including strategic planning, communicating organizational vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing staff, approving leave, and taking corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs, participates in the labor-management partnership process, and promotes a fair and equitable work environment. Applies detailed knowledge of the technical work, budget, human-resource management, and administrative policies and procedures, along with a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, LOB/SO, and FAA. Defines and assigns tasks, and assists the Executive Director in overseeing region-wide programs so they operate effectively and efficiently, comply with regulations, and advance FAA goals. Uses knowledge of FAA Airports policies, programs, federal laws, and regulations to provide oversight, develop schedules, and make program and project implementation decisions. Serves as technical advisor to the Executive Director and, in the Executive Director’s absence, to the Associate Administrator for Airports. Builds working relationships with counterparts across the Airports organization and other organizations to enable coordinated responses and problem-solving. Uses knowledge of personnel and administrative policies to oversee administrative staff and programs, including budget and hiring. Coordinates with the Executive Director to keep training requirements current and ensure technical staff have the guidance needed to carry out airport programs and safety oversight functions. Work is governed by established policies, procedures, and mission objectives, with considerable discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees to prevent and resolve problems, escalating matters when LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated cross-organizational and cross-disciplinary problems, considering technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues. Performance is reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures. Has broad discretion to align projects and programs with the tactical and strategic objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV K or FG/GS-15.
Experience leading and developing employees.
Experience directing technical or management-level involvement in processes related to airport planning, environmental review of airport infrastructure development, and/or civil airport capital financial processes.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Must undergo designated or random drug testing.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Education may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility and authority for the Airports Division’s aviation programs in the Executive Director’s absence.
Supervise Branch and Airport District Office Managers.
Integrate the work of multiple organizations to meet FAA and organizational strategic goals.
Participate in FAA strategic planning and make program and budget commitments for a major organization.
Oversee complex and politically sensitive airport projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Perform supervisory functions, including setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching staff, approving leave, and taking corrective or disciplinary actions.
Communicate and reinforce diversity and EEO policies and programs, participate in labor-management partnership, and promote a fair and equitable work environment.
Assist the Executive Director in overseeing region-wide programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with FAA goals.
Apply FAA Airports policies, programs, federal laws, and regulations to oversee programs, develop schedules, and make implementation decisions.
Serve as technical advisor to the Executive Director and, in the Executive Director’s absence, to the Associate Administrator for Airports.
Build relationships across the Airports organization and other organizations to coordinate responses and resolve problems.
Oversee administrative staff and programs, including budget and hiring.
Coordinate training requirements and provide guidance to technical staff supporting airport programs and safety oversight.
Develop and approve solutions to current and anticipated problems that cross organizational lines and disciplines.
Align projects and programs with tactical and strategic objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO.