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.
The position directly supports the Regional Administrator (RA) & reports directly to the Deputy Regional Administrator (DRA).
Duties
Serves as the Senior Advisor at the FAA’s Great Lakes Region, Office of Policy, International Affairs & Environment (APL), Office of National Engagement & Regional Administration (ARA).
Incumbent provides advice, counsel & support for assigned areas under the purview of the RA & DRA, & represents their interests in meetings with internal & external customers & stakeholders. The incumbent exercises managerial responsibilities of assigned employees.
Assists in managing budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed.
Influences the adoption or creation of policy on highly complex and challenging policy and performance issues that cross organizational lines in support of ARA corporate leadership and horizontal integration roles. Provides leadership and guidance for non-routine issues to ensure prompt response and appropriate level of investigation and follow-through. Manages, coordinates and provides technical support and advice for multiple projects and programs. Examples of projects may include and/or involve noise issues, environmental challenges, runway safety, airport capacity, stakeholder engagement, international/national visitors, airport sponsor projects, etc.
Facilitates multi-functional team efforts to develop procedures, products, or services that cross organizational lines. Clearly communicates objectives and deadlines, and apprises leadership of status of assigned projects. Completes and compiles appropriate background staff work in preparation for internal and external meetings, conferences, and visits for the RA or DRA that may include preparing speeches, presentations, programs, briefing papers, and other materials.
Serves as an Ambassador on assigned matters to both internal and external customers and stakeholders, which may involve special dignitaries and visitors, Congressional officials and staff, representatives of foreign governments, the aviation community, industry officials, the media, and the general public.
Supports responsibility of RA and DRA for implementing horizontal integration of regional initiatives. Serves on ad-hoc management groups; and performs special projects. Develops new methodologies and techniques to solve organizational challenges. Performs special studies and develops plans, policies, procedures, guidance, resources, and similar documents on operational and administrative matters. Prepares associated plans of action, milestones and similar planning documents. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
Works closely with the Administrative Officer, Administrative Specialist and other staff members on document controls, planning and scheduling outreach initiatives and congressional/stakeholder inquiries. Manages and provides direct supervision to team leads and/or staff employees. Coordinates work with other organizations on matters in which there may be conflicting goals or where work of subordinate units may adversely affect the other organizations operations or programs. Assists DRA on an as needed basis in oversight of facility management, space, warehouse and mail operations.
This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
