Posted on: 2013-03-20
Department:Department Of Transportation
Agency:Federal Aviation Administration
Job Announcement Number:EXE-ARP-13-2-30737
SALARY RANGE:$121,300.00 to $170,600.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, March 14, 2013 to Friday, April 05, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: EV-0340-02
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Queens, NY
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens
JOB SUMMARY: The Next Generation of Flight is Underway - and you can be part of it! We need you and your fresh ideas to shape the air transportation system of tomorrow, and the way America flies. Come be a part of the new generation in aviation, an industry that is absolutely critical to this nation's economy and security.
The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is a fundamental transformation of our nation's airspace system. It uses 21st century technologies to meet future demands, avoid gridlock in the sky and on the runways, further improve safety, and protect the environment.
Business Component: Associate Administrator for Airports, Regional Airports Division
Additional Salary Information: Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added to the base, not to exceed the current statutory pay cap of $179,700.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation benefits will be paid (actual expenses).
DUTIES: The Manager, Airports Division, directs the implementation of the national aviation transportation policy with respect to airport development in the seven states covered by the FAA Eastern Region. This includes administration of the Airport Improvement Program, National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, Airport Safety and Certification, Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program, environmental requirements, and other related statutory and policy programs. Programs are managed through a multi-disciplined staff.
The executive's responsibilities address airport design and safety requirements and airport infrastructure development; assuring sponsor compliance with terms of Federal agreements as a condition of receiving Federal aid; coordination of airport planning considerations, with public and private entities; assurances that airport development preserves environment quality; and administration of the Noise Compatibility Program. This executive will oversee approximately 52 staff, three Airport District Offices and the Regional Office and represents the Associate Administrator for Airports as the principal Federal spokesperson on airport related matters to other governmental agencies and the public in the region. In addition, the executive supports the Eastern Regional Administrator and members of other lines of business to address corporate level initiatives. Other extensive contacts are with airport owners/sponsors, airport consultants, air carriers, aviation associations, Office of Inspector General, members of Congress, environmental groups, and state and local officials. Management experience in the following is essential: budgeting, performance management, communications and business planning.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the "Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed below. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Leadership Requirements:
1. Achieving Operational Results: Provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders.
2. Leading People: Describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations.
3. Building Relationships: Describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization.
4. Leading Strategic Change: Describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques.
Technical Requirements:
1. Experience in planning for major capital development programs involving multi political jurisdictions and diverse constituencies.
2. Knowledge through either current or prior experience managing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) related responsibilities in major capital programs or operational and/or procedural actions triggering NEPA.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures governing the Airport Improvement Program, Passenger Facility Charge program, airport compliance procedures and releases of airport property through either current or prior experience in the administration of these or other related or comparable programs.
4. Experience in managing a Federal regulatory program or comparable regulatory program.
BENEFITS: FAA Employees enjoy competitive salaries and standard Federal employment benefits: Health Insurance: Employees may enroll in one of several health plans offered to Federal employees. Life Insurance: Low-cost term group life insurance is available. Holidays and Leave: Executives and senior professionals/chief scientists are paid for 10 Federal holidays and earn 13 days of sick leave and 26 days of annual leave each year. Retirement: Employees new to Federal Service are enrolled in a three-tier system that includes Social Security, a basic pension plan, and the Thrift Savings Plan (the Federal government's version of 401k).
OTHER INFORMATION:
Travel may be required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
HOW TO APPLY: A resume and narrative addressing the requirements listed in this announcement should be submitted online via the Apply Now button on this announcement. Uploaded resumes and narratives must be submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration for the position.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
FAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.