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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. This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Central Service Area Safety Group. Responsibilities This Group is responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues. The Service Area Safety Group then takes risk-based decisions and coordinates safety related activities to influence air traffic, technical operations service areas, and field-based safety mitigations. The Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist serves as the Team Manager responsible for directing a subordinate staff of geographically dispersed senior technical specialists who are responsible for analyzing safety related findings/data and for developing mitigation strategies to improve runway safety by reducing the risk of runway incursions, excursions, and other surface incidents. This work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the ATO and is a critical area of safety oversight. The work directly affects the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Performs managerial duties which typically affect employees in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Actively promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs. The Team Manager applies an advanced knowledge of budget, administrative and human resource policies and procedures to direct the staff in accomplishing objectives of the Directorate. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Possesses advanced technical knowledge of NAS systems, technologies and operations and of runway safety systems to direct staff in analyzing and evaluating complex runway configurations to prevent collisions, incursions and accidents. Applies experience with Runway Safety Action Teams (RSAT) to address existing runway problems, identify potential safety issues, and to formulate a safety action plan to mitigate identified issues. Coordinates and leads the runway safety outreach, education, collaboration, and training efforts in the Service Area. Directs and oversees the development and implementation of local and Regional Runway Safety plans that support the National Runway Safety Plan (NSRP). 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. The Team Manager uses program/project management principles to organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Oversees finance, business and planning activities that support regional Runway Safety Action Teams (RSAT). Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organization. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among the RSAT Teams and/or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience analyzing and evaluating systems designed to prevent runway collisions, incursions and accidents. Experience developing reports and policies on safety and risk management programs to recommend policy and procedural corrections. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. * Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. 1) 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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm 3) This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 4) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA