Director, Technical Operations - Eastern Service Area

Full Job Description

The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) comprises 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts ensure that aircraft are safe, separated, and on time.

Technical Operations Services ensures a safe and efficient National Airspace System (NAS) by effectively managing air navigation services and infrastructure.

To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence that you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) related to this position.

Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the technical and executive leadership requirements. Only your two (2) page resume will be accepted and considered.

ELDs and TRs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT (TR): TR: Experience leading, overseeing, and providing strategic direction for an organization responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and compliance for a technical program in support of the National Airspace System.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs) ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ELD 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ELD 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ELD 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ELD 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a current member of the FAAES, Career SES, or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have Career SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the ELDs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES. Major Duties:

The Director, Technical Operations, Eastern Service Area (ESA), provides advice, guidance, and oversight to the ESA Leadership Teams regarding the management of air navigation services and infrastructure services and is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and modification of all infrastructure systems and equipment in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Principal Responsibilities Oversees the development of programs and standards associated with technical operations services within the ESA to include the delivery of maintenance services, construction services, communication services, assets and policies, financial management, performance metrics, National Defense Program assets, and overall navigation services, including procurement, charting procedures, and flight inspection in support of the NAS.

Implements national policies, procedures, and practices associated with technical operations services within the ESA.

Directs the installation, maintenance, and restoration of all systems and equipment in the NAS within the assigned ESA.

Allocates resources, staffing, and programs to support the mission, improve service value, and achieve performance targets.

Exercises delegated authority to make commitments on behalf of Technical Operations Services and represents the Federal Aviation Administration in meetings and forums.