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 within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Offices. Responsibilities The Senior Regional Flight Surgeon (SRFS) is responsible for the management and administration of the FAA’s Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Offices. The incumbent serves as the authority in regional aerospace medicine programs for the safety and promotion of civil aviation. The SRFS oversees the daily operations of the nine (9) Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Offices. The Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Offices have a significant scope and impact on the FAA’s missions and Aviation Safety (AVS). The incumbent leads a staff of approximately 130 employees, including Frontline and Middle managers. The incumbent represents the Federal Air Surgeon (FAS) and/or the Deputy Federal Air Surgeon (DFAS) on all aeromedical matters and communicates with high-level executives within AVS and across other FAA lines of business and staff offices, DOT, airmen, ATCS, the flying public, representatives of the aviation industry, Congress and other government agencies to resolve significant or controversial issues affecting aviation safety. The SRFS is a recognized medical authority who manages highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of top-level agency executives. The SRFS serves as a key advisor to the DFAS/FAS and is responsible for areas essential to the mission of Aviation Safety and AAM’s core business. The SRFS continually improves the efficiency and effectiveness of FAA Regional Aerospace Medicine programs and Aerospace Medicine policy, ensuring that matters brought to the attention of the DFAS/FAS fully address the issues involved, and are properly staffed, coordinated, and executed. The specific roles and responsibilities include: Represents the FAS and manages, directs, and evaluates the programs within the Regions, and initiates action to correct deficiencies. Provides leadership, program definitions, and plans, program emphasis, goals and objectives, and the most effective methods of carrying out the progress of the office. Responsible for the daily management and executive direction of regional programs and activities to include but not limited to: the Airmen Certification Program - reviews/adjudicates highly complex medical cases requiring resolution, Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) Program, Air Traffic Control (ATC) Application Program, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and Applicant Examination Program, FAA Employee Substance Abuse Program in each region, Internal Substance Abuse Program throughout the regions; regional AME/AME Surveillance programs including selection, training, designation, re-designation, termination or non-renewal of designation; development and implementation of airman medical standards; and the provision of authoritative advice and assistance to other offices and services on aviation medical matters. Assures technical adequacy of regional program standards, policies and operations. Performs other quality management functions to monitor and decrease errors. Oversees implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Safety Management System (SMS), critical tools within AVS and FAA for the Regional Medical Division Offices; and conducts periodic site visits to field offices and facilities to advise and assist on medical matters. Conducts and participates in medical education programs for airmen and agency employees. Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. Develops and communicates regional program strategies and conducts long-range planning for implementing medical programs across all regions. Ensures effective management of resources and enthusiastic pursuit of equal employment opportunity goals and objectives of the organization. Serves as a standing member of the Federal Air Surgeon (FAS) Executive Leadership team. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (copies of transcripts must be uploaded) Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (copy of licensure must be uploaded) Note: An agency may waive the licensure requirement for research positions not involving direct patient care. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital, or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. AND EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have five (5) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position being filled. This experience includes: Experience performing medical reviews, analysis and interpretation of standards and clearance of safety-related employees. Experience in developing, planning and communicating organizational strategies/goals to subordinate staff members. Experience in providing direction and guidance for medical programs. AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well Qualified applicants will have current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification. (please upload certification with your application) Applicants should provide examples of experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 HR Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 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/financialdisclosure_requirements 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. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. NOTES: 1) If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy (FAATP). 2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) 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 4) Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $212,100 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c). 5) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 6)To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Kinsley Kerlick. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA