Supervisory Transportation Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Transportation•Washington, DC

11h

About The Position

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Office of Airline Information (OAI). It serves as the Director of OAI, reporting to the Deputy Director of BTS, and advances the mission to analyze and integrate data from multiple sources and disseminate timely, relevant transportation information and statistics. The Director leads and manages a staff of aviation experts and technical personnel responsible for data on domestic and international passenger travel, average fares, fuel and consumption costs, industry employment and jobs, and airline carrier performance. The role directs planning and management of statistical products involving commercial aviation; oversees data programs and products; identifies data gaps and inconsistencies; ensures timely publication of statistics; responds to short-term and high-priority information requests; and advises BTS leadership on integrating commercial aviation data with other BTS products. The position establishes requirements, long-term strategic goals and objectives, and task schedules. It reviews plans, resource projections, priorities, and justifications, and makes authoritative technical judgments on concepts, proposals, and solutions to technical problems that determine major directions for OAI. It also provides leadership in collecting, processing, tabulating, and analyzing transportation data, and directs data needs into integrated research and analysis programs based on emerging national and international aviation issues.

Requirements

Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for series 2101 by demonstrating experience and knowledge of the transportation functions relevant to the position.
For Grade 15, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14.
Experience directing, planning, and managing statistical products involving commercial aviation.
Experience overseeing the collection, processing, and tabulation of transportation statistics and data analysis.
Experience developing long-term strategic goals and objectives.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in strategic thinking, research, and technical competence.
Submit an application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date, and submit required documents by that date.
Complete a one-year probationary period and, unless already completed, a one-year supervisory probationary period.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.
Successfully complete a required background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Federal applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade, when applicable.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage technical staff and experts in aviation statistics and data.
Direct the planning, initiation, and management of statistical products involving commercial aviation.
Oversee teams that develop and manage aviation data programs and products.
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in complex data and oversee timely publication of commercial aviation statistics.
Direct rapid responses to short-term information requests and respond to high-priority requests and requirements.
Advise BTS leadership on strategies for integrating commercial aviation data with other BTS products.
Develop specific requirements, long-term strategic goals and objectives, and schedules for completing tasks.
Review plans, resource projections, priorities, and justifications for adequacy.
Evaluate concepts, proposals, and alternative technical solutions, making authoritative judgments that shape major OAI directions.
Lead the collection, processing, and tabulation of transportation statistics and data analysis activities.
Direct data needs into integrated research and analysis programs based on emerging national and international aviation issues.