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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Northwest Mountain Region, Airports Division, Helena Airports District Office, NMAO02,

Summary

The Assistant Manager reports directly to the Manager of the ADO and serves as the principle adviser on technical operations within the ADO, including Federally funded airports and Part 139 certified airports throughout the Northwest Mountain Region.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$111,779 - $173,292 per year

The salary listed above includes locality for Helena, MT.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type
Temporary - Not to Exceed 2 years, May be Made Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
ANM-ARP-26-1534664-99318
Control number
874150900

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within ANM Office of Airports (ARP) only.

Duties

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Oversees and supervises a highly technically diverse workforce composed of civil engineers, environmental specialists, financial specialists and community planners. Provides advice, guidance and oversight in the administration of various mission critical technical programs including, the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program. The AIP approaches $75 million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $266 million dollars in annual collections. In addition, the AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and includes primary and nonprimary airports. Facilitates the appropriate coordination and collaboration (both internal and external to the agency) for these programs.

Manages critical activities related to airport planning (i.e. airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning, etc.) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139 , 1 SO, 157 and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports. Represents the FAA and ARP, and collaborates with other Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs), as appropriate, to address corporate level initiatives and cross-organizational issues that arise. Interfaces with management and staff to achieve organizational objectives and exercises delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations. Implements, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals.

Coordinates all program/project activities with the ADO Manager. Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment, and are compliant with the terms of agreement established as a condition of receiving federal assistance. Ensures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.

Provides advisory services to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters. Promotes timely responses to customers internal and external to the agency. Oversees the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes.

Reviews and evaluates assigned airport projects and programs; makes recommendations for process improvements; implements suggestions regarding the initiation, strengthening, or elimination of major projects and programs to meet established regional and agency goals and agency objectives, reduce resource usage and limit operating costs without adversely effecting overall operations. Makes recommendations regarding changes in office organizational structure for more efficient and effective work accomplishment.

Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including oversight of ADO technical operations; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating staff performance; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; participating in employee selections; approving personnel actions (i. e. promotions, awards, reassignments, etc.); and taking corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate.

Requirements

Requirements

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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).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Please review the Additional Information Section.
  • Only current Office of Airports (ARP) employees within Northwest Mountain Region will be considered.
  • Some, none, or all of the candidates may be interviewed.
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

  • Direct technical experience performing activities related to civil airport compliance, engineering. planning; and environmental review of civil airport infrastructure development and/or civil airport capital financial processes
  • Experience conducting collaborative analyses of technical information for projects that cross multiple technical and operational disciplines or Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs);
  • Experience providing technical guidance related to airport layout, design and construction.
  • Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing goals.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. 

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **

Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Technical Requirement or Leadership and Management Dimension in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.


All applicants are encouraged to provide NARRATIVES for each "Managerial Selection Factors" and addressed with description and/or level/percentage of experience. Please include specific examples and details which illustrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please include applicable date ranges.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

This is a temporary assignment, NTE-2 years; however, it may be extended, terminated at any time at management's discretion or made permanent without further consideration.

Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 including 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. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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Agency contact information

Heather A Noel
Phone
1 (206) 231-4044
Fax
1 (206) 231-4150
Email
heather.a.noel@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
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