Safety Management Systems Specialist

Full Job Description

This position serves as the regional coordinator for the Safety and Management System (SMS) program, in the Office of Airports (ARP), Airport District Office (ADO), Great Lakes Region (AGL).

Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.

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-I, FG/GS-13 grade 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: • Expert knowledge of the External SMS program as it applies to and integrates with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 139.

• Extensive knowledge of the Internal SMS program as it applies to and integrates with FAA Order 5200.11.

• Advanced knowledge with various Airport programs, including but not limited to Airport Planning, Airport Improvement Program, and Airport Safety.

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

As regional coordinator for the Safety Management Systems (SMS) program for AGL, will facilitate Airports Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels, serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SMS matters; train regional SMEs on SMS processes and represent AGL in national coordination of the SMS process.

Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities.

Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements.

Works closely with the national Airports (ARP) SMS program manager, in reviewing the region's safety risk management documents, ensuring that the data developed through SMS is entered, tracked and analyzed as well as recommending improvements to SMS policies, procedures and/or guidance.

As regional coordinator for the National Airspace System (NAS) for AGL, oversees coordination of AIP projects and related topics with the ADOs and other FAA organizations to ensure the projects are integrated in the NAS in a timely manner.

Coordinates with ADO project managers, planners and other FAA organizations to ensure AIP funded projects are completed on time, including project pre-planning activities, procedure development, reviewing airspace cases, reimbursable agreements and minimizing operational impacts.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures.

Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues.

Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.

Provides leadership and advanced technical analysis in identifying and analyzing emerging issues, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and evaluate alternatives to resolve problems and improve existing processes.

Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns.

May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.

Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results.

Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.