Summary Reports to the OSG Flight Procedures Office Team Manager. The incumbent is expected to perform work independently resolving potentially controversial or sensitive issues. Results of work performed are considered technically authoritative and conclusions and recommendations are accepted. Responsibilities Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist. Serves as technical specialist with full responsibility for planning, sequencing, directing, and evaluating assigned projects related to the National Airspace System (NAS). Acts as principal technical specialist or as project manager or team leader for large work activities. Serves as the advisor to the OSG Team Manager for activities of large-projects. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Provide technical direction and oversight for large-project implementation such as Airspace Modernization and support for Core 30 and Focus 40 airports. Assures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are being effectively accomplished. Accomplishes regional airspace and airport space analysis (AAA) studies to determine proposal's effect on the NAS. Recommends and qualifies airports for development, amendment, and cancellation of instrument approach procedures. Applies knowledge of specific Terminal/EnRoute Instrument Flight Procedures (TERPS). Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define and organize work for multiple work activities. May be required to perform duties as they relate to one or more of the following program areas: Design, development and maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) and related publications; Coordination and integration of IFPs in the NAS; Collection and verification of aeronautical data. Performs tasks associated with making and providing IFP Feasibility Determinations. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry, with regions, centers and other FAA offices; and with other affected departments and agencies of governments, both foreign and domestic in an effort to further the understanding, support and coordination of assigned program responsibilities. Identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventative action. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally. Assures uniformity and consistency of performance and adherence to national and regional policies, standards, systems, and procedures. Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develops plans, techniques and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Specialized experience includes: experience as a technical specialist for one or more of the following program areas: Development, maintenance and revision of terminal/en-route Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs); Ensuring IFPs are coordinated and integrated into the NAS and provide for safe operation of aircraft. Collecting, evaluating and verifying aeronautical data. Experience providing subject matter guidance on automation applications as used by Aeronautical Information Services Experience in development of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP), working with Instrument Procedures Development Systems (IPDS), Instrument Approach Procedures Automation (IAPA) and Terminal Area Route Generations and Traffic Simulations (TARGETS) Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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's) 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. Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Special Hiring Authorities: You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities, the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Military Spouses, Peace Corps & Vista Alumni and Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment. To be considered under one or more of these authorities, you must indicate eligibility in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section of your questionnaire. In addition, you must submit appropriate documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as defined under "Required Documents." Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history. Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all who are qualified must be interviewed. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA