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 ATO, Technical Operations, Facilities & Engineering Services, EOSH Services Group, EOSH Operations Team, AJW-2320. Responsibilities He/she manages the work of a large multi-level organization responsible for the establishment and implementation of the agency's EOSH compliance requirements, which include environmental cleanup; fire life safety; workplace and job hazard assessments; fall protection; indoor air quality; electrical safety; lockout/tagout; asbestos; construction safety; confined space, and hearing conservation, etc. Implementation includes development, evaluation, analysis, etc., of work activities required to achieve the established goals of these national programs in compliance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and collective bargaining agreements. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within the LOB/SO. Evaluates the current regulatory environment as well as forecast expectations from the field and stakeholders regarding EOSH programs. Implements and manages changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. He/she directs highly technical, complex, and professional work and serves as the national advocate for EOSH compliance in the agency. Managerial duties include strategic planning; communicating the LOB/SO's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines, acquires, allocates and manages budget (F&E, Ops, Activity 5), staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for the unit and section, across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational projects/programs under his/her control, in support of short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the section and division. Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives. Contacts are routinely internal and external. Internal contacts with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the status and results of projects/programs and plans for the future. May represent the division or LOB/SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for environmental and employee safety policies/procedures. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Provides guidance to subordinate employees and managers for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA- wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross-organizational lines and disciplines. In doing so, considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues, which involve other divisions inside and outside the FAA. Creates and maintains a supportive work environment that promotes open communication between employees and management. Inspire, coach, and guide staff members in accomplishing desired goals within a complex and changing environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position 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. This experience 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 providing advice and guidance and directing or leading environmental and occupational safety regulatory compliance programs in order to design, develop, modify and/or evaluate the compliance programs. 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. 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. 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 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 is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed 1 year; it may be terminated sooner. Upon completion the selectee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. The position will be filled as either temporary promotion or reassignment based on current grade level. 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 at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 3. 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; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA