Summary The incumbent serves as a Team Lead within the Technical Operations Training Division of the FAA Academy. The incumbent develops course control documents/training material and/or conducts theoretical and practical training on assigned National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and systems for field technical experts involved with the installation and maintenance of one or more NAS systems. Responsibilities Serves as a technical expert to develop new or innovative concepts and approaches to systems, programs, and policies or serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Serves as the FAA representative for student matters relating to contract classes. May serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) when courses are developed or revised under contract. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of assigned disciplines to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches and to identify and resolve complex issues that often cross-organizational boundaries. As the Team Lead, directs and assigns work of team members. Approves short-term leave requests. Resolves complaints of employees which may impact labor/management relations. Reports and makes recommendation to the front-line manager on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on disciplinary actions. Makes recommendations to front-line manager regarding promotions, reassignment, recognition, and personnel needs. Is considered a technical expert within the FAA for an assigned system or specialty area. Work directly supports the objectives of the agency and the safe and continual operation of the NAS. Develops course control documents for new and revised courses. This includes training plans, training proposals, course specifications, and programs of instruction. From these course control documents, develops lesson plans and prepares to conduct teaching assignments. Serves as a team member on various teams to accomplish projects/assignments, increase efficiencies, and improve product quality. Provides support of team tasks and contributes to team effectiveness by participating in activities for continuous improvement of the teams(s) through sharing of ideas, scheduling of Instructors work assignments, creativity, information, and problem resolution. Leads in team training activities. Fosters a positive team environment through effective interpersonal skills. Develops new resident, self-study, distance learning, and/or on-the-job training courses. This includes writing the course material, developing Web-Based Training (WBT) lessons, producing virtual training lessons, developing laboratory procedures, designing and developing training aids, developing examinations, and performing other assignments required in completing the development of a course. In most cases written material for new subjects is unavailable. Combines available information with detailed research to provide the most up-to-date material possible. Instructs field technical personnel through classroom lectures/seminars/laboratory situations/distance learning on technical subjects relating to fundamentals, principles, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of assigned complex NAS systems. Administers, reviews, evaluates, and improves courses by maintaining student records, responding to notes, performing monitoring sessions, tracking student progress, and taking appropriate action when necessary. Provides direction to students and Instructor Staff in technical and administrative areas during periods of instruction. Counsels and gives constructive criticism or advice to students and instructors within their team as appropriate. Reviews and evaluates the performance of each student. Assists management in the review and evaluation of Instructor performance. Makes recommendations to the immediate supervisor regarding a student's continuation in training. May be assigned various special projects and staff studies in either the technical or administrative fields. Technical projects may include analysis of proposed modifications to field systems, review and development of agency handbooks and equipment instruction manuals; and technical coordination of the installation of new equipment/systems. Expected to conduct activities in a manner that exhibits professionalism and does not invite criticism of the team, section, branch, division, or Academy. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) 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 includes: experience providing instruction to field technical personnel through classroom lectures, seminars, laboratory situations, distance learning on technical NAS subjects to include, Navigation and Landing Systems, Communications, Terminal and EnRoute Radar, Terminal and EnRoute Automation, ARTCC, and GNAS Environmental; experience leading others and utilizing project management techniques; experience developing course control documents and training materials. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Education Information Regarding KSAs: 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section, 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) or Other Factors 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. 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. Notes: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 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. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Position will be realigned based on approved reorganization This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA