Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist Assistant Branch Manager

Summary

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.

Serve as Assistant Branch Manager in the Planning & Engineering branch for the Office of Airports (ARP) in the Central Region.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/28/2024 to 01/02/2025

* Salary

$110,302 - $171,000 per year

The salary range above includes 18. 65% for Kansas City, Missouri.

* Pay scale & grade

FV J

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Kansas City, MO

* Telework eligible

Yes-This is not a remote or 100% telework position. The incumbent is expected to report to the assigned duty station for this position.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

NA

* Job family (Series)

* 2186 Technical Systems Program Manager

* Supervisory status

Yes

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

Yes

* Financial disclosure

Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. faa. gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

* Announcement number

ACE-ARP-25-KRS-93959

* Control number

825951700

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This job is open to

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current ARP employees only.

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Duties

This position reports to the Central Region Branch Manager, Planning & Engineering and serves as the front-line supervisor for the planning and engineering technical staff, as well as the principal adviser to the Planning & Engineering Branch Manager. The Assistant Manager is responsible for a branch that includes four small and three medium hub airports. This responsibility includes 306 Federally funded airports throughout Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri including more than 35 Part 139 certified airports.

Supervises the work of a highly technical, diverse workforce engaged in administering all aspects of the Office of Airports programs. The selectee will be responsible for providing guidance and oversight of all these technical areas ensuring coordination and collaboration between the areas, as needed.

The selectee is responsible for oversight and supervision of planning and engineering staff administering the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high level, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. The programs involve airport planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The AIP requires annual updates to the Office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and includes primary and non-primary airports. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139, 150, 157 and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports.

Collaborates with the other lines of business in the FAA, as appropriate, in addressing cross-organizational issues that arise. Selectee will be representing FAA and Airports in these instances. The selectee will interface with others to achieve organizational objectives and exercise delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations.

Implements, monitors, and evaluates branch program goals. Makes recommendations to the branch manager regarding the initiation, strengthening, or elimination of programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives.

Cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.

Cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.

Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment and sponsor compliance with terms of agreements entered into as a condition of receiving federal assistance.

Oversee the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes.

Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters.

Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.

Leads the office in conjunction with the Branch Manager, ensuring development of staff, handling of personnel challenges, and any other management responsibilities that arise.

Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include oversight of branch technical operations; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of staff; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; participates in employee selections and promotions; awards; and separations-; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* US Citizenship is required.

* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

* Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

* Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

* Some, All or None of the applications may be interviewed.

* Salary shown does not include any 2025 pay or locality adjustments which may be received.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

* Direct technical or management-level experience applying processes related to airport management, airport compliance with federal obligations and airport safety and certification programs.

* Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals.

* Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organizational lines of business.

* Experience applying technical.