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Management and Program Assistant

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA, Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations, Los Angeles District Office, WWV41

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Assistant in Technical Operations. Performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments in support of a professional, technical, or specialized occupation under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee. Assists managers and other employees in day-to-day operations and may act as a lead for other support staff to coordinate multiple assignments.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by Agency policy. This is not a 100% telework or remote position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$41,752 - $70,248 per year

The salary listed above does not include Locality. Please see additional information for locality rates

Pay scale & grade
FV E - F
Promotion potential
F
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
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
200-TO-27-BMA1578-100884
Control number
889362000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to FAA employees - FAA Wide

Duties

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Duties at the FV-0344-E Band:

Performs basic and routine tasks in support of a professional, technical, or specialized occupation under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee.  Provides support to supervisors, managers, and other employees in managing the office¿s administrative functions; which may include several of the following areas: fiscal management, travel, management information systems, contract administration, property management, procurements, and overall office management.

Applies limited experience and detailed knowledge to plan and accomplish tasks. Has some understanding of how administrative assignments contribute to the activities of the organizational unit. Prepares travel orders, including cost estimates for training assignments and permanent change of station actions.  Uses a wide variety of computer programs and software applications, including CASTLE, eLMS, and E2. Utilizes a variety of financial applications such as DELPHI, REGIS, PRISM, PCPS, etc., as well as Excel to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve.  Compiles and consolidates information and prepares reports for assigned programs.

Maintains an orderly supply room and distributes supplies.  Ensures effective management of assigned agency property via the Automated Inventory Tracking System (AITS) Ensures internal control of property by conducting property inventories periodically by validating property assignment and locations.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for almost all tasks but provide some discretion for the employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Works under general instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee.

Work is reviewed frequently at major stages of assigned tasks and at completion to ensure timeliness and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or work activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties at the FV-0344-F Band:

Applies experience to plan and perform administrative assignments for projects/programs. Typical specialized assignments may include preparing and managing correspondence; compiling, tracking. and analyzing information for multiple programs; entering and tracking budget expenditures; purchasing and inventory; establishing, organizing and managing files, documents, and records; providing computer assistance; scheduling meetings; managing time and attendance; providing written or oral explanations of organizational policies; coordinating the implementing new office policies and systems; maintaining calendars and travel records and arrangements.  Uses a wide variety of computer programs: Castle, eLMS and E2. Utilizes a variety of financial applications: DELPHI. REGIS, PRISM, PCPS, etc., as well as Excel to analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve. 

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and coordinates only as needed with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee to prioritize assignments and use assigned resources. Often helps others plan and identify resources to accomplish projects/programs/tasks. 

Contacts are typically internal and external. Internal contacts frequently involve managers and employees from more than one organizational unit, major subdivision, and/or LOB/SO to share information, coordinate efforts, and discuss the statuses of assignments. External contacts typically are with customers and other parties on routine matters that relate to the professional or technical occupation that is being supported.

Provides guidance to lower level support staff members for handling routine problems and issues.  Reviews travel vouchers for administrative and procedural compliance, including proper cost accounting codes and statistical accuracy.  Purchases administrative supplies or equipment/furniture assuring purchases are made through the appropriate channels.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).
  • Position designated as 1 - Low Risk. A background investigation may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-E level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-D, FG/GS-5/6 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: Experience in planning and managing the office's daily administrative functions maintaining automated systems to record, reconcile, validate, and track data; identifying and resolving discrepancies; performing various analytical studies; interpreting and providing guidance; I and performing multiple and varying assignment in the areas of financial support, personnel matters, personal property, and travel administration. Candidate should have specialized experience in working closely with teams in identifying issues/resolving problems and presenting/recommending solutions to leadership.

To qualify for this position at the FV-F level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-E, FG/GS-7/8 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: Experience in planning and managing the office's daily administrative functions; maintaining automated systems to record, reconcile, validate, and track data; identifying and resolving discrepancies; performing various analytical studies; interpreting and providing guidance; and performing multiple and varying assignments in the areas of financial support, personnel matters, personal property, and travel administration. In addition, candidate should have specialized experience in working closely with teams in identifying issues/resolving problems and presenting/recommending solutions to leadership.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position and may not 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

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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.

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

Security Requirements: Low Risk (1): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 (T1) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.

Locality Rates will be added to base salary upon selection.

Bakersfield, Costa Mesa, El Segundo, Inyokern, Los Alamitos, Palmdale, CA - 36.47%. Salary range including locality is: $56,979 - $95,867

San Diego, CA - 33.72%. Salary range including locality is: $55,831 - $93,936

Las Vegas, NV - 19.57%. Salary range including locality is: $49,923 - $83,996

Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Marilyn Alvarez
Phone
1 (424) 405-7324
Fax
1 (424) 405-7365
Email
Marilyn.Alvarez@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AWP Regional HR Services Branch
777 S. Aviation Blvd. - Suite 150
AHF-S110
El Segundo, CA 90245
US

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