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. Supports the mission and objectives of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (AXH). Assigns and ensures completion of the AXH safety oversight activities. Responsibilities Serves as a Supervisory Hazardous Material Aviation Safety Inspector under the immediate leadership and direction of the Branch Manager with the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (AXH). The responsibilities for assignment will generally support and implement the FAA Oversight Philosophy (FAA Order 8000.72) through evaluation of the hazardous material transportation systems with manual and/or design reviews, certificate management, surveillance planning, oversight functions, policy, regulatory issues, fitness evaluations, and/or stakeholder engagement. These include but are not limited to: supporting hazardous materials oversight through assigned risk-based activities such as surveillance planning; in depth evaluation of air carrier training programs, processes and procedures; Safety Management System (SMS) interfaces; operational surveillance; investigations; coordinating/prioritizing/developing strategies for stakeholder engagement; Special Permit and Competent Authority fitness evaluations; resolving complex regulatory matters; and policy development. Assigns and manages subordinate activities to support the implementation of the FAA Compliance Program (FAA Order 8000.373) utilizing the most effective safety resolution. Works collaboratively with all Divisions to support evaluations of operator systems and various interfaces with certificate holders and other entities. Provides advice; guidance on hazardous material transportation issues from other Managers, Supervisors and Senior Experts in AXH and disseminates to subordinates. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Managerial duties include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Assigns and manages varying levels of complex oversight and other hazardous materials related assignments to the Hazardous Material Aviation Safety Inspectors under the limited direction of the Branch Manager and in coordination with the Senior Technical Experts. Applies experience and knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Safety Program, risk-based decision making, regulations, air carrier certification, Safety Management System (SMS), and supply chains to complete assignments and develop plans and techniques to improve air carrier and other regulated entities’ hazardous materials safety programs, policies, and procedures. Assigns subordinates to hazardous materials oversight and program related activities of regulated parties that introduce or transport hazardous materials into air transportation. May manage investigations of incidents, discrepancies, and regulatory compliance violations related to hazardous material air transportation to include following up with internal and external stakeholders. Works collaboratively with other FAA and DOT organizations, other Federal agencies, and industry as necessary. May represent AXH in various committees, work groups and industry forums. Contacts requiring communication are both internal and external to FAA. May represent the FAA upon request as the primary technical authority for major projects and programs in the diverse areas of Aviation Safety Oversight. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-J (FG/GS 14) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS 13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience overseeing or conducting safety inspections; analyzing risk-based safety data; and networking and building relationships with stakeholders across multiple layers of an organization, agency, or industry. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education KSA INFORMATION: 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/Leadership and Mangement Dimensions/Other Factors, 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. 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 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. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits 4) To confirm receipt of documents, please email kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA