Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees, AVS Wide to Include AMA-200 Employees

The position reports to the applicable manager & will execute the Agency's aviation safety mission, communicate & build change coalitions. The manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex & dynamic air carrier &/or general aviation environment that includes experience in one or more of the following specialties: Operations, Avionics, Maintenance, & Cabin Safety. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed & 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 & management of risk. Manages & sets clear performance standards that promote accountability, a sense of individual responsibility, professionalism, & pride for organizational performance to next level managers (e.g., assistant managers, front line managers, supervisory principle inspector, as applicable). Ensures effective managerial work & work quality across all units & cross-organizational relationships while maintaining unit & individual well-being. Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training, & scheduling of work. Also responsible for time & attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective & disciplinary actions, & the setting of the front line office goals & objectives. Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges & barriers, & are clear about roles & responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the office/branch & that solutions fully consider & represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Delegates work & empowers subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Confirms subordinates take on expected work & produce intended results with minimal intervention. Ensure subordinates communicate progress & barriers, & coordinate decisions across organizational boundaries as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, & other administrative policies & procedures, & 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 & 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, & organizes assigned budget, staff & other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit or team. Manages budget & 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 & long-term future needs & justifying resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, & 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 & organizational effectiveness. Set & maintain expectations for integrating stakeholder feedback into services provided. The work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit & for the major subdivision. The work affects internal & external customers.

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).
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Applicants MUST submit all required certificates (See Required Documents)

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
2. Valid State driver's license;
3. Fluency in the English language;
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
5. 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others 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 the aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
2. 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.

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

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

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

Note - Recency of experience is waived for applicants currently in the 1825 series.

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-14. 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 is: 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.