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Business Component:Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights
Learn more about this agency04/20/2018 to 05/10/2018
$135,000 - $183,300 per year
Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added.
EV 01
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation benefits will be paid (actual expenses).
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
NA
Yes
Yes
EXE-ACR-18-1-56757
497384900
The Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights is responsible for assuring full, affirmative implementation of civil rights, equal opportunity, and diversity precepts within the FAA for over 47,000 employees and representing organizations and in the practices of recipients of FAA sponsored federal assistance. As the FAA Equal Opportunity Officer (EEO), the incumbent directs the civil rights, EEO, and diversity program consistent with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Civil Rights, the EEO Commission, the Office of Personnel Management and the Departments of Labor and Justice policies. The incumbent directs the external program with regards to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Concession Program and DBE Contracting Program, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI (Non-Discrimination) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Environmental Justice and other civil rights policies and regulations affecting air travel and airports.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Provides executive direction and guidance on policies, programs, standards, and procedures to assure EEO in internal FAA employment, by FAA contractors and related organizations, and by recipients of FAA sponsored Federal assistance and related organizations as provided by applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders. Evaluates program implementation by offices, services, regions, and centers regarding technical advice and guidance on civil rights matters provided to FAA officials and organizations regularly charged with contract and grant-in-aid administration. Provides for or conducts in-depth equal opportunity compliance reviews across the FAA to assure effective program implementation.
- Directs a variety of FAA EEO programs through a nationwide network of 65 employees to ensure that all employees and applicants are treated fairly. Advises leadership in resolving complex equal employment opportunity issues, complaints resolution activities and affirmative action progress. Directs the FAA National EEO Complaint Program responsible for the informal processing of EEO complaints for FAA employees and applicants. Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates the FAA complaints system including oversight for complaint processing, counseling and early resolution activities. Directs the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and the development of resolution activities to support the reduction of formal EEO complaints being filed formally against the FAA.
- Oversees the implementation of the six essential elements of Management Directive, MD-715 within the FAA. Collaborates across the FAA to support broad-based outreach to enhance workforce diversity.
- Develops and promulgates policy for the FAA EEO Program. Determines Agency policy and direction based upon analysis of conditions subject to constant change as is characteristic of the dynamic nature of an ongoing EEO Program. Keeps abreast of legislation, Executive Orders, court decisions, rulings by cognizant Federal authorities and other events related to Federal EEO.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Administrator for Human Resource Management in establishing Agency recruiting programs, improvement in and/or increased utilization of Agency training and development programs; Agency validation of testing and selection procedures and/or other devices all aimed at increased employment of targeted groups.
- Represents the FAA Administrator on the Civil Rights and EEO programs in meetings and conferences with other Government agencies or departments.
- Reviews and comments on regulations as they pertain to the external civil rights program. Oversees the intake and management of external civil rights complaints. Tracks complaints and reports complaint resolution to DOT. Coordinates with DOT and other DOT modes to ensure the uniform implementation of civil rights laws.
As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
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.
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.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
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.
A resume
An attachment addressing the Leadership and Technical 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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the "Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed above. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/497384900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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