Summary The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) has 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts keep aircraft safe, separated, and on time. Air Traffic Services provides safe, secure, and efficient management for the National Airspace System and international airspace assigned to U.S. control. We are responsible for more than 5 million square miles of airspace in the U.S. and more than 24 million square miles over oceans. Responsibilities The Deputy Vice President (DVP), Air Traffic Services located in the Air Traffic Organization is responsible for all aspects of air navigation services and organizational and programmatic activities related to the management of Airport Traffic Control Towers (Federal and Contract), Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, Air Route Traffic Control Centers, and Combined Control Facilities used to guide aircraft through their various phases of flight. The DVP oversees and has direct line authority over a multi-layered, geographically dispersed organization comprised of five directorates and a combined staff of over 18,000 employees, including five (5) executives and 36 senior managers responsible for providing safe, effective and efficient air traffic services throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). The DVP manages a budget of approximately $336 million. Principal Responsibilities Manages the development of policies, technical standards, and procedures related to air traffic services, daily and future capabilities and operations, real-time operations measures, organizational performance metrics, and information delivery to decision-makers and financial management. Supports field operations and integrates new capabilities and emerging technologies into the NAS. Oversees the implementation of national ATO policies, standards, and procedures for the operation of national air traffic control services within the NAS, including civil and military aircraft. Directs daily air traffic services within the Eastern, Central, and Western Service Areas. Oversees the development of policy required to increase the capacity of air traffic services within the Service Areas. Evaluates current processes, policies, and orders and ensures field understanding and compliance. Evaluates the cumulative impact on air traffic operations caused by NAS modernization efforts, new entrants into the NAS, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Commercial Space Operations. Directs air traffic operations to continually improve levels of service to customers by reviewing projects and programs to ensure they are aligned with long and short-term ATO and FAA goals, objectives, and plans. Establishes and refines objectives to support those goals and plans. Interacts with senior executives and managers within the FAA, key representatives of Congress, the military, other Federal agencies, state and local governments, interagency/industry committees, national groups, and the aviation industry on all matters about air traffic services. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume 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. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of these criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: Experience leading, overseeing, and setting strategic direction for a large aviation organization responsible for daily air traffic operations and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). Education An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series. Additional Information 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 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. 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. PCS entitlements will be paid if relocation is required by the agency. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA