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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. Position located in ATO, Flight Program Operations, Aircraft Operations, Flight Operations Group, OKC Flight Ops Team, AJF-1250. Responsibilities Aircraft Operations supports flight operations in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) owned aircraft in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), federal directives, and the Flight Operations Air Operator Certificate. The Team Manager is a front line manager who uses experience designing, modifying and/or evaluating NAS equipment and systems to manage a staff of technical specialists who define inspection requirements for ground and satellite based equipment and facilities, such as navigation, communication, surveillance, and lighting. This work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of Flight Operations and the ATO. This work is critical to the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). The Team Manager applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple projects to accomplish objectives. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures to exercise the full range of supervisory responsibilities. This includes planning; communicating Flight Program Operations vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking and recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. The Team Manager applies experience using project management principles to define, plan, and organize assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple projects. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among projects/ programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. The Team Manager applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed to independently determine necessary facility restrictions and adjustments. Applies experience analyzing flight inspection results, facility data, geodetic information, procedural information, and, runway parameters to determine and recommend alternatives and solutions to system issues while ensuring an equivalent level of safety. Contacts are primarily within Flight Program Operations, the ATO, subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to provide project status. Has authority to make commitments as it relates to assigned project units, within guidelines. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. The Team Manager resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management and has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the ATO. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects with the tactical (short-term) objectives of Flight Program Operations. As a participant in the FAA Flight Program, the Team Manager must maintain a Class III medical certificate. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-I (GS/FG-13) level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes - Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. - Experience managing, directing, and coordinating resources in a public, US military, or governmental (local, state, federal) environment or private sector dealing with evaluating the effectiveness of a flight program and developing criteria and standards in support of the mission. AND In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): To qualify, applicants must possess the following: - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Credential, issued by Flight Program Operations - Class III Medical Certificate Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See Qualifications Required. Information Regarding KSA’s: 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 (KSAs), 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 KSAs and 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. 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 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. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) 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. 3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 4) Applicants must upload their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or email to [email protected] by the closing date of the announcement. 5) Position to be filled at the J Band within AJF-1250, duty location of Oklahoma City, OK. 6) If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP). 7) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at [email protected]. 8) This 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). 9) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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