Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Office Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

The Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector will manage a Flight Standards organization.

Duties

The position reports to the applicable manager and will execute the Agencys aviation safety mission, communicate and build change coalitions, seek out opportunities and involve their teams in supporting change across the organization, and employ best practices for sponsoring change and manage resistance. The manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic air carrier and/or general aviation environment that includes experience in one or more of the following specialties: Operations, Avionics, Maintenance, and Cabin Safety. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and ensures the promotion of the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing transparency of data exchange that includes the identification of hazards and management of risk. Manages and sets clear performance standards that promote accountability, a sense of individual responsibility, professionalism, and pride for organizational performance to next level managers (e.g., assistant managers, front line managers, supervisory principle inspector, as applicable). Ensures effective managerial work and work quality across all units and cross-organizational relationships while maintaining unit and individual well-being. Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training, and scheduling of work. Also responsible for time and attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary actions, and the setting of the front line office goals and objectives. Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges and barriers, and are clear about roles and responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the office/branch and that solutions fully consider and represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Delegates work and empowers subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Confirms subordinates take on expected work and produce intended results with minimal intervention. Ensure subordinates communicate progress and barriers, and coordinate decisions across organizational boundaries as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Makes effective resourcing decisions across several work units, teams, or groups; making certain that work units deliver expected output within required time frame and budget. Adjusts resourcing plans as needed to meet changing work conditions. Hold other managers accountable to make good business decisions in meeting the needs of Flight Standards (FS). Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit or team. Manages budget and reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs, or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Holds subordinate managers accountable for maintaining mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders as demonstrated by productive conflict and effective action taking to address issues impeding effectiveness. Meets with stakeholders regularly to identify potential impediments to team and organizational effectiveness. Set and maintain expectations for integrating stakeholder feedback into services provided. Continued below.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Interviews may be conducted.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Continued from responsibilities: Works as a member of a higher-level leadership team (e.g., Division leadership team) and contribute to problem-solving beyond own function. Builds and maintains an effective office/branch leadership/management team; ensuring units are working together and beyond boundaries, exemplified by shared decision-making, commitment to sharing all relevant information, and considering inputs from all relevant stakeholders as necessary to create expected results. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Effectively aligns with other managers and work units with overarching organizational initiatives, strategies, and goals; testing for alignment with overarching business needs and ensuring the team maintains shared accountability to commitments and agreements. Selects and develops next level managers in accordance with established selection and development guidance and processes. Ensures selections for those positions meet the expectations of FS and represent both individual competency and temperament for working as a productive team member to increase the field of future leader talent. Sets stretch goals to promote learning and growth in managerial and leadership skills. Promotes responsibility for learning and growth, continuing education, and career advancement; providing capacity for next level managers to engage in developmental activities and assignments. Develops managers through coaching and mentoring to perform effectively in their roles. Contacts are within the organization, major subdivision and with the LOB/SO and higher-level management. Designs and holds meetings that promote open dialog, encourage productive conflict, and lead to clear decisions and actions that help work units produce intended results. Effectively communicates with a variety of individuals and groups. Applies human relation skills and affirmative action principles within the frontline office environment. Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program. Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Cooperates fully and ensures the full cooperation of employees under his/her supervision in authorized EEO complaint processing. Seeks assistance and/or guidance from the FAA Office of Civil Rights and other staff offices immediately as EEO questions arise and as the need for EEO training is identified. The manager and organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management through status reports and organizational performance measures. The incumbent ensures the alignment of projects/programs with tactical objectives of the major subdivision. The work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. The work affects internal and external customers.

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards or Human Resource Policy Manual Policy Chapter Supplements.

General Requirements for All Positions:

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
Valid State driver's license;
Fluency in the English language;
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:

Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or

2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

Specialized Experience, Training, And Certification Requirements For Specific Positions:

Applicants must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management Aviation Safety Series, Qualification Standards for Operations, Avionics, and Maintenance Specialties or Human Resource Policy Manual Policy Chapter Supplements for Aircraft Dispatch, and Cabin Safety specialties. Information may be found on the following website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviationsafety-series-1825/

https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/

https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825CS/

Note - Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series.

In addition, to qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards related to aviation safety. Experience with the federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting aviation safety and the work directed. Experience applying the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards which includes the identification of hazards and management of risk.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply online for consideration. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50, transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (404) 393-0636 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All faxed documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $121,207 - $187,807

Job Ident #: 808269800

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