Summary This position serves as the regional coordinator for the Safety and Management System (SMS) program, in the Office of Airports (ARP), Airport District Office (ADO), Western-Pacific Region (AWP). Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Responsibilities As regional coordinator for the Safety Management Systems (SMS) program for AWP, will facilitate Airports Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels, serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SMS matters; train regional SMEs on SMS processes and represent AWP in national coordination of the SMS process. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Works closely with the national Airports (ARP) SMS program manager, in reviewing the region's safety risk management documents, ensuring that the data developed through SMS is entered, tracked and analyzed as well as recommending improvements to SMS policies, procedures and/or guidance. As regional coordinator for the National Airspace System (NAS) for AWP, oversees coordination of AIP projects and related topics with the ADOs and other FAA organizations to ensure the projects are integrated in the NAS in a timely manner. Coordinates with ADO project managers, planners and other FAA organizations to ensure AIP funded projects are completed on time, including project pre-planning activities, procedure development, reviewing airspace cases, reimbursable agreements and minimizing operational impacts. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences. Provides leadership and advanced technical analysis in identifying and analyzing emerging issues, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and evaluate alternatives to resolve problems and improve existing processes. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities. 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 the FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade 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 is: Experience with the NAS (National Airspace System) and how it works as well as working experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. 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 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. 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) and Leadership and Management Dimensions, 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. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Concurrent consideration is being given to all candidates applying under Vacancy Announcement AWP-ARP-25-BAR4676-92612. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA