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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. Serves as Assistant Manager for the Office of Airports (ARP), Texas (TX) Airports District Office (ADO) in the Southwest Region. Responsibilities The ADO Manager is responsible for an ADO that includes 181 S/M/L hub airports. This responsibility includes 210 Federally funded airports throughout Texas including more than 29 Part 139 certified airports. Supervises the ADO Assistant Manager and will be the second line manager for the ADO technical staff engaged in administering all aspects of Airports programs. The selectee is responsible for overseeing and supervision of ADO 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 AIP approaches $90 million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $22 million dollars in annual collections. Both 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 include 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 all organizations and stakeholders, both internal and external to FAA, to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of the FAA for meeting with DOT, States, local municipalities, Airports, etc. 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. Establishes, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals. Initiates, strengthens, or eliminates programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives. Reports status and effectiveness of programs and initiatives to higher levels withing Airports Division. Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service. 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. Maintains the overall organizational health of all staff members to quickly, fairly, and effectively handle any personnel challenges; ensure the development of staff members and leading the office. Determines any needed Organizational changes to the office structure that allows for more efficient and effective accomplishment of the work and puts these changes into effect. Oversees resources for the ADO and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include oversight of ADO 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) 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 may include, but is not limited to: • Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals. • Experience promoting teamwork. • Experience in promoting airport safety. • Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organizational lines of business. • Experience applying technical guidance in airport layout and design. Experience in promoting employee development (e.g. on-the job training; coaching and teamwork). Experience in the identification and analysis of significant issues or trends in airport planning and development. Experience with the Airport Improvement Program. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. MANAGERIAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Interviews: Some, All or None of the candidates may be interviewed. Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (2) -This position requires completion and favorable adjudication prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation. Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirements: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA