Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The position serves as an AVS ODA Performance Improvement & Implementation (AVS-062), which focuses on the long-term vision for AVS delegation programs. Responsibilities The Manager supports outreach internally, performs assessments, and monitors consistency in Organization Management Team (OMT) surveillance of ODA holders and individual designees, and may engage in routine outreach with external stakeholders when such engagement is needed as part of implementation of projects. The Manager develops best practices and actively encourages “communities of practice” through OMT forums; performs assessments of standardization versus flexibility of existing policy across the ODA program (e.g., limitations); and monitors consistency in OMT surveillance of ODA holders and individual designees. In addition, the Manager supports the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS-1) and the Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS-2) to: execute ODA daily operations; align resources, activities and stakeholders with Aviation Safety (AVS) objectives; develop ODA Office personnel and resources consistent with AVS's future needs; and foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk- based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Office. Direct Report Supervision: Monitors and evaluates performance. Executes personnel actions and/or corrective or disciplinary actions. Works to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with focus on continuity of operations and long-term organizational success. Coaches, mentors and develops employees to perform current work and support career progression for the future. Ensures employees have technical skills to accomplish their assigned tasks. Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seek input and feedback from employees. Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration and innovation in the resolution of issues. Communicates and regularly reinforces connectivity between subordinate employee activities and the broader AIR mission. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives. Engages personnel in monitoring key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives. Work with employees to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the team. Operations Monitoring: Engages employees in documenting, refining and assuring compliance with processes governing all activities. Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness and efficiency of Field Operations processes. Monitors and approves expenditure for funds. Reviews and approves time and attendance and assures accurate labor distribution reporting. Assigns, communicates and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities. Oversees daily operation s to ensure timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and compliance with policy in attaining organizational goals. Facilities coordination and effective communication across FAA organizations, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities and union representatives to accomplish work. Operational Program Management: Responsible for overall management responsibilities associated with the planning and direction of programs. Develops and implements plans and techniques to improve program and policies to align to AVS strategic goals. Oversees the management of data systems, administrative processes and data entry necessary to support Office performance metrics and dashboards used by the management team to manage performance. Oversees procurement and management of building operation and security, as applicable Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualifications standard, applicants should reference-U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Supervisory Conflict Management Investigator Series 1801: General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801 (opm.gov) To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14 in the Federal Service. 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 includes: Experience applying Federal Aviation laws and regulations for aircraft certification as it pertains to design, manufacturing, airworthiness or equivalent experience; contributing to and supporting development of strategic plans and techniques in attaining organizational goals; using workforce planning and employee development strategies to enhance organizational performance; influencing regulated entities to assume greater responsibilities for compliance and safety; applying expert knowledge to managing programs/projects; allocating staff, establishing schedules, milestones and priorities; and, identifying deliverables to accomplish goals and objectives. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities; 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 order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions, 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. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Employee MUST submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA