Supervisory Operations Support Specialist

Full Job Description

The incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Operations Support Specialist within the Flight Research & Analysis Group, AFS-430.

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 to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience developing concepts, standards, policy, guidance, procedures, and programs to support flight operations.

Experience applying operation knowledge of communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) technologies and procedures as they apply to flight operations.

Experience with program design and analysis function to develop test and test data requirements. Experience leading a team and providing managerial support.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.

Resolves problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems.

Manages the development of new policies and procedures.

Maintains program management responsibilities, including developing concepts, standards, policy, criteria, guidance, procedures, programs, documentation, interpretive materials, rules, research, and operator approvals associated with their programs.

Programs relate to complex technical aspects of flight operations involving new classes or types of aircraft, airborne, ground-based and space-based systems, operating concepts and operating minima, air traffic control and airport systems, flight procedures, technologies, and flight research.

The manager plans, directs, and executes work for multiple organizational projects and across multiple functions and/or disciplines.

Integrates the work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the group, division, Flight Standards, and the FAA.

Work is governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion.

Work has direct impact on the airline industry on a national and international level.

Managerial duties include communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring performance of employees, approving leave and related personnel requests.

Monitors and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational projects and programs.

Applies EEO concepts to managerial responsibilities and demonstrates ability to treat all employees in a fair and equitable manner.

Maintains a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, the general principles of aviation safety and the Federal laws, regulations and policies affecting aviation.

Applies knowledge and skills to manage the development and administration of regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.

Maintains knowledge of the operational aspect of air carrier programs and similar commercial aviation operations for adequacy of equipment, procedures, and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

Determines research requirements and activities. Interfaces with program design and analysis functions to develop test and test data requirements.

Coordinates with other organizations to ensure safe and effective execution of flight research activities.

Supports the development of long-range organizational concepts and plans in support of the division. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within AVS and across the FAA.

The incumbent will network within and maintain frequent contact with the FAA, contractors, airline industry, NASA, DOD, international representatives, aviation organizations, and customers to identify and discuss issues, exchange information, and advance aviation safety.

Manages international coordination responsibilities and activities.

This includes technical working groups, panels, harmonization of operating procedures, and other issues relating to their section, group and the division's projects in coordination with other organizational elements of the agency, other Government agencies, or industry representatives in order to provide technical assistance and resolving highly complex problems of national importance having a direct influence on the continued efficiency of aircraft operations.

Other duties as assigned.