Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (District Facilities Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Austin, TX

About The Position

This position serves as a District Facilities Manager (DFM) within an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Technical Operations (AJW) District. The DFM directs maintenance and repair of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and facilities and manages a highly technical workforce across System Support Centers of varying size, type, and complexity. The District's area of responsibility may extend beyond state boundaries and include regional, national, and international operations. This is a second-level management position with one level of subordinate managerial officials and reports directly to the Technical Operations District Manager. The incumbent leads the assigned organization in accomplishing its mission and meeting FAA and ATO objectives, using performance management and advanced technical and administrative knowledge. The role plans and organizes budgets, staffing, and other resources; resolves most problems without higher-level intervention; and identifies issues and recommends policies and procedures. The position supports successful NAS integration and modernization and implementation of evolving Concepts of Operations within the District. The DFM maintains internal and external contacts to resolve air traffic operational and technical program issues, and frequently represents the FAA on interagency, industry, national, and international committees and groups. The position has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines, and work is reviewed periodically by higher-level management.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit a current SF-50; an SF-52 or Award SF-50 will not be accepted.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J or FG/GS-14 level.
Specialized experience must include technical experience in organizations responsible for NAS design, development, operations, maintenance performance, and evaluation. Relevant experience may include NAS program and system acquisition and development; field-facility operations and maintenance; or evaluation and performance functions in District, regional, or headquarters offices.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
A Tier 2 background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained and approved.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The selected candidate may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Applicants must include the title, series, and grade in their work history.

Responsibilities

Direct maintenance and repair of NAS equipment and facilities within assigned groups.
Manage and direct a highly technical workforce across System Support Centers of varying size, type, and complexity.
Direct maintenance and operations within the District.
Lead the assigned group in accomplishing its mission and meeting FAA and ATO goals and objectives through effective performance management.
Plan and organize the budget, staffing, and other resources needed to achieve Technical Operations objectives.
Communicate organizational vision and objectives; set priorities; assign tasks and responsibilities; monitor and evaluate performance; coach and develop employees; approve leave; and take, recommend, or approve corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Resolve problems, identify problem areas, and develop or recommend policies and procedures.
Ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS and support implementation of evolving Concepts of Operations within the District.
Maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate resolution of air traffic operational and technical program issues.
Represent the FAA on interagency and industry committees and national and international groups that develop, monitor, and evaluate District programs and operations.
Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines and ensure projects and programs align with the major subdivision's short-term objectives.
Actively promote, support, and participate in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.