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 Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector will manage a Flight Standards organization. Responsibilities The position reports to the applicable manager & will execute the Agency's aviation safety mission, communicate & build change coalitions. The manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex & dynamic air carrier &/or general aviation environment that includes experience in one or more of the following specialties: Operations, Avionics, Maintenance, & Cabin Safety. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed & ensures the promotion of the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing transparency of data exchange that includes the identification of hazards & management of risk. Manages & sets clear performance standards that promote accountability, a sense of individual responsibility, professionalism, & pride for organizational performance to next level managers (e.g., assistant managers, front line managers, supervisory principle inspector, as applicable). Ensures effective managerial work & work quality across all units & cross-organizational relationships while maintaining unit & individual well-being. Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training, & scheduling of work. Also responsible for time & attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective & disciplinary actions, & the setting of the front line office goals & objectives. Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges & barriers, & are clear about roles & responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the office/branch & that solutions fully consider & represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Delegates work & empowers subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Confirms subordinates take on expected work & produce intended results with minimal intervention. Ensure subordinates communicate progress & barriers, & coordinate decisions across organizational boundaries as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, & other administrative policies & procedures, & an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Makes effective resourcing decisions across several work units, teams, or groups; making certain that work units deliver expected output within required time frame & budget. Adjusts resourcing plans as needed to meet changing work conditions. Hold other managers accountable to make good business decisions in meeting the needs of Flight Standards (FS). Defines, plans, & organizes assigned budget, staff & other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit or team. Manages budget & reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs, or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term & long-term future needs & justifying resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, & organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Holds subordinate managers accountable for maintaining mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders as demonstrated by productive conflict and effective action taking to address issues impeding effectiveness. Meets with stakeholders regularly to identify potential impediments to team & organizational effectiveness. Set & maintain expectations for integrating stakeholder feedback into services provided. The work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit & for the major subdivision. The work affects internal & external customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must: Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management Aviation Safety Series, Qualification Standards for General Aviation Operations, Avionics, Maintenance specialties or Human Resource Policy Manual Policy Chapter Supplements for Cabin Safety, specialty. Information can be found on the following website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program\_policies/policy\_guidance/hr\_policies/hrpm/emp/emp\_sup/emp-1-7\_1825CS/ Note - Recency of experience is waived for applicants currently in the 1825 series. 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-14. 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 monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards related to aviation safety. Experience with the federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting aviation safety and the work directed. Experience applying the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards which includes the identification of hazards and management of risk. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education High school diploma or equivalent. All or some or none of the candidates may be interviewed. 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)/Leadership and Management Dimension (LMD) 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/LMD. In lieu of providing a KSA NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, in your work history on your resume/application, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/LMD. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application. 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. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. SF-50, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. 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. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA