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. Serves as a Data & Assessments Section Manager (AVS-061). Focuses on the development and implementation of metrics to monitor the health of the AVS ODA system.
To qualify for this position at the K-band: you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J / FG/GS-14 and above. 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 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 objectifies. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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. All, some, or none may be interviewed.
The Manager supports the Director and Deputy Director in AVS-60 to execute ODA Office 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 engagement, risk-based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, and accountability. 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 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 assess accurate labor distribution reporting. Assigns, communicates and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities. Oversees daily operations 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.