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. The incumbent is responsible for 7 hub airports, 98 federally funded airports throughout MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, VT, which include 22 Part 139 certified airports. Responsibilities Supervises the assistant branch manager and technical staff of up to 12 employees engaged in administering all aspects of Airports programs. The selectee is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of 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. 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 to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of 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 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 b higher levels within Airports Division. Provides input to the identification and resolution of problems and cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination. Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service. Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement d 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, working 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 and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation. Exercises the full range of managerial responsibilities to include strategic planning and initiatives, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; monitoring and evauating performance of organizational units, supervises, coaches and develops supervised staff. Approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications 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 level. 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 described as: Experience applying technical guidance in airport layout and design. Experience with the Airport Improvement Program Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. . Education 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 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. 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) and/or Leadership & Managerial Dimension (LMD) 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/LMD. In lieu of providing a KSA/LMD narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, 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/LMD. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA/LMD 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. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Some, all, or none of the candidates may be interviewed. This position is also being cross-announced at the J-Band level through Vacancy Announcement ANE-ARP-25-xxx-93390. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA