Summary The Air Traffic Organization has 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose efforts keep aircraft safe, separated, and on time. Flight Program Operations is responsible for all agency flight operations, and all aspects of FAA Flight Program safety, administration, operations, training, and maintenance. We operate a fleet of FAA-owned aircraft at eight facilities nationwide and establish standards for operating all agency-owned aircraft and aircraft/aircraft services. Responsibilities The Deputy Vice President (DVP), Flight Program Operations manages all aspects of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Program safety, administration, operations, training, maintenance, and policy. The incumbent oversees multiple missions in FAA aircraft (owned, leased, rented, and unmanned aircraft systems [UAS]), including aviation safety training; flight inspection; research, development, test and evaluation support; and critical event response/ transportation. The DVP oversees and has direct line authority over six (6) groups comprised of approximately 500 personnel, including six (6) L band managers and twenty-four (24) K band managers responsible for flight program operations. The incumbent also manages a budget of approximately $100M. Principal Responsibilities Establishes operations, training, and airworthiness standards, in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135, for the management and use of FAA aircraft (owned, leased, and rented), including aircraft operated by and for the FAA. Works with agency stakeholders to determine mission requirements and establishes standards for FAA aircraft and commercial aviation services (including UAS) in support of all FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices. Plans a controlled system of acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal of all FAA aircraft in accordance with 41 CFR Part 102-33. Develops and manages an evaluation process and criteria to assess the continuing need, use, and assignment of FAA aircraft. Represents the FAA and Flight Program Operations on the United States (US) Government Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy and other committees/workgroups in the Vice President (VP), Flight Program Operations' absence. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal directives governing civil aircraft operations by an entity of the US Government and serves as the focal point for the Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration, and Department of Transportation requirements. Oversees the technical operations of the service unit, including flight inspection services, to ensure the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures that constitute our National Airspace System infrastructure and the agency's international commitments. Establishes and maintains communication channels and represents the VP in various sensitive dealings involving human resources, labor relations, and technical, political, and operational issues. Works closely with the VP and Directors to ensure that briefing reports, Congressional testimony, reports to Congress, and other critical external organizational entities are timely and responsive. 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 providing strategic direction in support of a civil aviation organization responsible for managing flight operations (safety, policy, maintenance, technical training, and aircraft acquisition and disposal) while operating in accordance with either 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 and/or 41 CFR Part 102. 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