Deputy Regional Administrator

Federal Aviation Administration •

El Segundo, California, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
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 managers individual performance, and available funding.

This position serves as the Deputy Regional Administrator in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western-Pacific Region.

Duties

This position serves as the Deputy Regional Administrator in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western-Pacific Region, Office of Policy, International Affairs & Environment (APL), Office of National Engagement and Regional Administration (ARA).

The Deputy Regional Administrator (DRA) fully shares the responsibilities of the Regional Administrator (RA), and is responsible for providing cross-functional leadership and representing the FAA throughout the region. Directs the delivery of high quality corporate services to an extensive, diverse customer base and exercises managerial responsibilities including selections, promotions, performance management, disciplinary actions, training and travel. Plans, manages, assigns, directs and reviews work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level.

With the RA, represents the region and agency in regional contacts with high level representatives of the aviation industry, other Federal agencies, state and local governments, elected officials, aviation organizations, educational institutions, civic and local organizations and the public. Assists the RA in contacts with elected officials in resolving local issues and concerns. On behalf of the RA, responds to media inquiries regarding FAA activities in the region.

Shares responsibility with the RA for establishing and implementing the vision and goals of ARA, APL, FAA, Department of Transportation and the Federal Government. Ensures that regional priorities and initiatives are consistent with the corporate vision.

Technical advisor to the RA. Represents the RA and the FAA in resolution of complex technical and regulatory issues with Congressional officials and staff, aviation community, industry officials, military, other federal government agencies, and the general public. Such matters include, but are not limited to Air Traffic procedures, airspace/special airspace procedures and design, major capacity projects, aviation rules, noise, environmental, integration of FAA activities within the region, and emergency response to aircraft accidents.

Collaborates with senior management in Air Traffic Organization, Flight Standards, and Airports divisions on making recommendations to the RA to ensure activities are incorporated into the National Airspace System, including NextGen initiatives.

Fosters an environment of innovation, champions the implementation of new systems and technology, and maintains a strong focus on the region’s customers. Establishes regional priorities for service delivery that are consistent with national level initiatives, the APL/ARA Business Plan, and the Agency’s Strategic Plan. Communicates the organization’s vision and objectives.

Provides oversight of collaborative technical programs and processes including, but not limited to, construction of new runways, airspace redesign, emergency response to aircraft accidents, and environmental initiatives and reviews.

Constantly evaluates or directs evaluations of quality, timeliness, and efficiency of regional services. Directs and oversees implementation of any needed improvements. Makes sure that measurement systems are implemented for individual and organizational performance that clearly link regional responsibilities with Strategic and Operational Plans.

Shares responsibility with the RA for implementing regional initiatives. Within broad guidelines, has the authority to make commitments for their organization. Represents the RA and the FAA in dealings with Congressional officials and staff, representatives of foreign governments, the aviation community, industry officials, the media, and the general public on a variety of aviation related matters. Such matters include but are not limited to, special airspace issues, regulatory issues, environmental issues, relationships with international aerospace organizations and foreign governments, and integration of FAA activities within the region.

Responsibilities continued below

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.

Qualifications

Responsibilities Continued:

With the RA, is responsible for creating and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes positive human relations and open communication between employees and their supervisors. Assures that all employees have the opportunity to effectively contribute to accomplishing, FAA, APL and ARA goals and objectives.

Serves as the regional focal point for constant, high level contacts with recipients of regional services to ensure that services provided meet or exceed requirements.

Carries out the full range of the RA’s duties and responsibilities in his or her absence or as delegated during crises or emergency situations.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Managerial Selection Factor (MSF) 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 MSF.

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF 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 quality ranking factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the MSF & QRF 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.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this FV-0301-K position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, FV-J/FG-14/GS-14. Specialized experience includes:

Experience in managing agency and/or organizational performance, resources, outreach and facilities programs for effective service delivery and experience representing an organization to congressional and aviation community officials, the media, and/or the general public.

Experience with managing a workload in a fast-paced, high profile, and politically sensitive environment.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit an electronic application via Aviator and supporting documents (e.g. SF-50, DD-214 (Member 4)) are to uploaded to the Aviator application by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the application and required documentation by the closing date will be ineligible for consideration.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $148,491 - $221,900

Job Ident #: 816994200

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