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 within the Flight Program Operations, Policy and Technical Publications Group (AJF-6100). Responsibilities The incumbent will supervise a professional staff that ensures conformity with its outside regulatory and legal requirements, as well as internal policies and bylaws. The Group Manager ensures AJF takes the necessary steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations in the process of attaining the service unit's goals. Incumbent will work in conjunction with and at the direction of the Director to manage staff, daily operations, planning efforts, strategic vision, and the delivery of accurate information in a timely and efficient manner and will oversee various media relations responsibilities and lead select enterprise communications projects and activities. Works with senior executives to examine, identify, and manage regulatory risk and ensures the AJF is equipped with internal controls that adequately measures, addresses, and manage risk. In addition, the manager will work closely with the Vice President and Deputy Vice President of Flight Program Operations, and Directors, to perform research of technical documentation, extract information from Subject Matter Experts (SME), and produce guidance and policy material in support of the agency's flight program. Summarize and analyze stakeholders comments researches aviation and other regulatory issues, supporting special projects, works with Government and industry personnel, and conducting Internet research to accept or reject proposes changes to existing policies, practices and procedures. Accomplish tasks assigned to the organization directly through supervision of employees. Direct the work of the employees assigned to the organization. Integrate work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals, and participates in strategic planning for the FAA. Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes. Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Create and manage long-term goals. Navigate complex program issues and develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. The manager will serve as a strategic partner with the directorates and coordinates the operational activities to ensure compliance with routine regulatory matters. Works in collaboration with the Director to set priorities for the team, plan work functions, assign tasks and responsibilities, manage the work flow within AJF, coach and develop staff, monitor and evaluate performance of employees, approve leave and take or approve corrective/disciplinary actions, as applicable. Leads by example and is proactive, self-motivated and creative. Provide encouragement to the team to have the courage and imagination to generate new ideas; plan for the future; be engaged, curious and observant; and demonstrate foresight and anticipate things before they occur. The manager and the team will be committed to continual improvement and learning. Works with senior staff to provide research, logical and reasoned writing and analysis, and interpretations policies that may include Federal regulations, internal processes, and policy-related documents. Responsible for communicating the organization’s vision and objectives. Defines, acquires, and allocates resources to accomplish objectives for projects/ programs across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Oversees execution of overall strategic vision and sets direction for AJF to ensure effective and efficient attainment of organizational goals. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives. Researches and drafts regulatory documents and reviews documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appropriate requirements. Engages managers in documenting, refining, and assuring compliance with processes governing. Works with management team to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the directorate. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this FV-K (FG/GS-15) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: experience planning, directing, and evaluating work of subordinate managers, employees, and/or others; Experience applying appropriate operations, policies, applicable laws, regulations, rules, practices, procedures, and techniques sufficient to provide oversight and direction in the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs directly related and/or specific to the position being filled; Experience implementing and operating aviation programs in compliance with Federal regulations. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Qualified applicants must provide experience in leading and coordinating policy and technical publications for a certificate holder regulated under 14 CFR part 135 or part 121 AND experience determining regulatory compliance in accordance with 14 CFR. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications required. Information Regarding KSA’s: 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs 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 alphabetical 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. NOTES: Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed. Position to be filled at the K band level within AJF-6100. 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. To receive consideration for this position, applicants must upload documents in USAJOBS or email to [email protected] before the closing date of the announcement (See Required Documents). 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. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of emailed documents contact Jeff Westlake at [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA