Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Section Manager)

Full Job Description

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.

AIR-800 oversees design & production of aviation products, articles, & parts, as well as delegation systems & Safety Management Systems.

General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High School diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must: Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: 1.

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 2.

Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14.

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 is: Experience contributing to and supporting development of strategic plans for a complex organization; Experience in developing plans and techniques to improve programs; Experience managing and directing work involved in the application of aviation safety regulations, policies and objectives to identify, define, or organize work for multiple work activities; Experience setting priorities and establishing schedules for completion; Determining the levels of staffing and resources needed to accomplish goals by utilizing data as an analytical tool in identifying trends, adjusting work programs, and redirecting resources to improve the quality and effectiveness of assigned aviation programs.

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

Responsible for assuring that the work of the organization directly supports the mission of AIR and AVS.

Supports the Branch Manager to execute daily operations to: Align Section resources, activities, and stakeholders with AIR objectives; Develop Section personnel and resources consistent with AIR's future needs; Foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk-based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Section.

Specific duties include: Direct Report Supervision: Monitors and evaluates performance. Executes personnel actions and/or corrective or disciplinary actions.

Works to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with focus on continuity of operations and long term organizational success.

Coaches, mentors, and develops employees to perform current work and support career progression for the future. Ensures employees have technical skills to accomplish their assigned tasks.

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.

Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seeks input and feedback from employees.

Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues.

Communicates and regularly reinforces connectivity between subordinate employee activities and the broader AIR mission. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives.

Engages personnel in monitoring key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives.

Works with employees to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective communications within AIR.

Partners with other AIR organizations to accomplish work. Represents FAA at aviation events, industry conferences, and other civil aviation authority meetings on topics pertinent to the Section.

Mediates the resolution of controversial technical disputes involving complex issues.

Operations Monitoring: Engages employees in documenting, refining, and assuring compliance with processes governing all activities.

Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of organizational processes. Monitors and approves expenditure of funds.

Reviews and approves time and attendance and assures accurate labor distribution reporting. Assigns, communicates, and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities.

Oversees daily operations to ensure timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance with policy in attaining organizational goals.

Facilitates coordination and effective communication across FAA organizations, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities, and union representatives to accomplish work.

Program Support: Oversees technical and administrative support programs of the office. Responsible for overall management responsibilities associated with the planning and direction of programs.

Develops techniques to improve program and policies.

Manages data systems, administrative processes, and data entry necessary to support office and branch performance metrics and dashboards that can be effectively used by the management team to manage branch and office performance.

Oversees procurement and management of building operation and security. Supports the development of plans and techniques to improve program and policies.

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