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 functions as the Deputy Manager of the Eastern Area Operations Branch (AOV-230). Responsibilities Directs the work of subordinate employees for the organizational units/projects/programs. The work includes complex projects/ programs based on the objectives of the Branch. He/She applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service . Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of the organizational programs to accomplish the mission objectives. Managerial duties typically include: communicates the organization's mission, vision, values and objectives, setting priorities for the branch employees as well as assigning tasks and responsibilities by participating in AOV, AVS and FAA teams and activities as required or requested; update management on branch activities of interest; communicate relevant AOV information to branch staff; strategic planning; mentors, coaches, and guides professional growth and development; hold periodic performance reviews with branch staff; manage employees time and attendance and labor distribution reporting; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/ disciplinary actions as appropriate. Monitor training to ensure that branch staff complete mandatory training to meet AOV deadlines. Identify and screen training opportunities for branch staff. Also interacts with employees and management to access training needs and to develop a plan of action to achieve desired results. Ensure that branch staff stay at the leading edge of skills needed to function successfully as team members. Maintain liaison with FAA counterparts and others, to keep abreast of state-of-the-art technological developments and trends. Ensures continued NAS operational safety of the Air Traffic Organization's (ATO) air traffic facilities, locations, and elements within an established AOV geographic area of responsibility through the execution of AOV surveillance activities such as audits, assessments, inspections, and facility specific safety standards. Leads and directs the conduct of technical reviews in support of policy development and approvals granted to the ATO. Works collaboratively with key ATO personnel from Safety and Technical Training, Air Traffic, and Technical Operations Service Units as well as the NextGen Office and the Airports line of business, among others. Directs the work of subordinate employees on multiple organizational programs and projects, crossing various disciplines and skillsets within the branch. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Work activities impact directly on goals and objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Work affects internal and external customers of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO and the FAA. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/ To qualify for this position at the K-band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS 14 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To qualify for this position at the K band you must demonstrate in your application that you have experience as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting surveillance and safety oversight activities such as audits, assessments, and inspections. Experience leading a diverse set of people and/or programs in an office environment. Experience operating and resolving technical issues related to the National Airspace System (NAS). Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. 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) 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. All, some, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Employees MUST submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. This is not a remote position. May be made permanent without further competition. This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA