Program Manager (District Executive Advisor)

Full Job Description

The position serves as the Program Manager, District Executive Advisor (DEA), for an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Air Traffic Services District, under the supervision of the General Manager (GM) and/or Assistant General Manager (AGM).

The incumbent provides support to the GM/AGM regarding the day-to-day administrative functions of a District, which includes a large number of geographically disbursed air traffic facilities.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 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 must demonstrate managing resources; management and strategic planning; process evaluation and development; and knowledge of budget allocation and administrative policies/procedures.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement.

Narratives for Leadership and Management Dimensions/Other Factors identified are mandatory.

Failure to provide the Leadership and Management Dimensions narratives will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: alphabetical, score order, or category grouping, and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Major Duties:

Directs/supervises a team of professionals responsible for broad range of district-wide administrative functions, programs and initiatives.

Managerial duties affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/ disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Provides comprehensive advice and guidance to management officials at all levels throughout the District.

Provides guidance for the preparation, presentation, formulation, justification and execution of administrative process and programs, which includes an in-depth knowledge of organizational agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, applicable precedents, agency manuals, directives, and research materials.

Exercises a high level of judgment in the performance of his/her duties by independently looking for alternative strategies to adapt to the changing requirements of the NAS.

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.

In coordination with Human Resources (AHR), this position is responsible for personnel programs and policy compliance within the District, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act, pay, hours of work, leave, Family and Medical leave Act and labor distribution reporting.

Provides direct oversight of the District operational budget, to include reporting requirements, purchasing, travel, Personnel, Compensation and Benefits, and staffing, etc.

Represents the GM/AGM in budgetary matters when required. Develops implementation strategies for the District, consistent within the ATO strategic plans.

Develops and recommends changes in the program objectives, operations and resource utilization.

Plans for and integrates new programs or new staff into existing programs in order to maximize effectiveness.

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.

Supports District management officials with the administrative processes in relation to work environment issues, sensitive employee matters, or any controversial dealings.

Oversees administrative investigations. Serves as the primary liaison between the District and Executive Staff, Service Center and Human Resources.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.

Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management.

Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures.

Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision.

Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.