Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Team Manager)

Security Clearance

Other

Duties

Provides overall leadership and accountability as the second level manager directing the work of subordinate employees and managers for more than one organization unit. Oversees a highly technical workforce consisting of professional engineering, scientific, software specialist, technician, and administrative employees responsible for maintaining hardware and software for operational NAS systems; developing hardware and software modifications; performing system test verification; quality control; system requirements definition; and providing field support. Duties typically include planning, communicating the team's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employees and subordinate managers, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one NAS System, project and/or program. Manages budget to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the work unit. Participates in the planning and execution of organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives. Serves as Information System Owner (ISO) of assigned NAS systems. Provides oversight of the team's cybersecurity effort in support of the systems engineering function for multiple NAS systems. Ensures coordination, communication and integration of cybersecurity development and implementation strategies as well as alignment with critical agency policies. Accomplishment of work activities requires an extremely high sensitivity/awareness to political factors. Coordinates extensively with headquarters and field organizations as well as the labor unions. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Within guidelines, has the authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units. Communicates the team's vision and objectives, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, approving leave and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. As directed, represents the team in intra- and inter-service and agency meetings relating to the technical aspects of troubleshooting/restorations for NAS operational equipment, developing/updating NAS Maintenance Orders, and performing engineering design reviews and operational testing for new NAS systems. May serve as acting group manager. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position being filled. Specialized experience includes: Experience applying advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles to support the design, development, testing, implementation, or sustainment of NAS hardware and/or software systems. Experience providing technical oversight and guidance to engineers, technicians, or program staff, including reviewing work products, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements. Experience managing or contributing to projects or programs involving NAS systems, including coordinating resources, tracking milestones, and ensuring successful delivery of operations or developmental objectives. Experience analyzing system performance data, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions or process improvements to enhance system reliability, safety, or efficiency. Experience supporting or advising management on workforce planning, budgeting, or resource allocation related to technical programs or organizational objectives. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 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.

Other 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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Important Notes: Position(s) to be filled within one of the multiple AJW-1000 Second Level Engineering (SLE) Teams. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization. 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. Some, none or all candidates may be interviewed. 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 To check receipt of documents, please contact Tiara James at tiara.james@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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