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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. AAM-800 is responsible for oversight of the aviation industry's compliance with the drug and alcohol testing regulations (14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40). Responsibilities The Center Manager assists the Division Director, Deputy Director, Branch Managers and others in planning, management, control of the Division's activities, accomplishing the Division's goals, monitoring correspondence (including the review and coordination to ensure that deadlines are met), acting as a neutral union liaison, as well as fulfilling requests from other elements of AAM (i.e. business plans, emergency preparedness, etc.). Directs the work of subordinate employees and Supervisory Team Coordinators (STCs) within a center. The managerial duties affect center employees and supervisors, and the duties include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities, assigning responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities and/or leadership skills; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving corrective actions, as appropriate. Develops and coordinates Center strategies, goals and objectives as required for the Office of Aerospace Medicine, FAA, and DOT. Coordinates strategic, program and project planning, case management, workload tracking, quality assurance, and manages office resources/requests additional resources when needed; and performs projection of short and long-term future needs. Maintains the Center's compliance and enforcement and aviation industry database inputs; also performs statistical analyses for planning, evaluation and external reporting. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and applies Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 120 and Title 49 CFR Part 40 as it relates to drug and alcohol enforcement programs; to conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations of regulated companies (which includes more than 7,000 entities) to determine compliance with the drug and alcohol testing regulations and ensures safety of the flying public. Reviews legal actions to ensure violations cited are supported by evidence. Reviews and approves inspection findings and reports of investigation to ensure proper disposition of each case. Monitors the overall quality and consistency of the compliance and enforcement inspections and investigations. Maintains and monitors productivity report of each Supervisory Team Coordinator to ensure timeliness of casework processing. Reviews casework and evaluates the accuracy and performance of each STC. Determines inspector training needs and ensures that all required training is completed. Reviews stakeholder feedback, Inspection Quality Assurance Forms and the STCs Feedback forms in order to assess inspector knowledge level and developmental requirements. Participates in on-site inspection activities in order to ensure division policies and procedures are adhered to in the field. Ensures division procedures and products address stakeholder requirement and meet FAA's strategic initiative goals/objectives. Participates in discussions, and provides feedback with other Center Managers and HQ about Center performance, training and equipment needs, Compliance Philosophy (RBDM) and other initiatives. Reports to the Division Manager any difficulties in promoting or implementing FAA initiatives and provides solutions for rolling out information and direction pertaining to new requirements. Addresses any negative stakeholder feedback and takes action as needed. Monitors personnel activities to evaluate industry compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts inspections and investigations of regulated entities to determine compliance with regulations; reports to the Division Manager anything that is noteworthy to include industry trends and safety issues, or other concern that may have an impact on the division and the agency. Evaluates quality of Center activities. As the Center Manager, the incumbent exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR THE FV-K (FG/GS 15) Level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year Specialized Experience equivalent to the 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 to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience managing a diverse workforce and/or leading others, including planning and assigning work, project management, decision making, improving and controlling performance, selecting employees, and promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), human relations, and employee participation; managing and providing oversight in the programs responsible for Drug and Alcohol Compliance and Enforcement; experience providing oversight for, and/or fulfilling requests from various elements of AAM. AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): A well-qualified candidate will have experience in applying Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 120 and Title 49 CFR Part 40, drug and alcohol enforcement programs within their resume. Applicants should provide 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, Skill and Ability (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); or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, alphabetical order or category grouping 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. 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 NOTES: 1) All, some, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 2) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. 3) This announcement may be used to fill positions in AAM-850. 4) Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov). 5) 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. 6) Pay rates, including locality pay, are capped by law at $225,700 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c). 7) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA