Program Manager

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
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 managers individual performance, and available funding.

This position is located in the ATO, Technical Operations, Facilities & Engineering Services, EOSH Services Group, Compliance Services Team, AJW-2310.

Duties

He/she manages the work of a large multi-level organization responsible for the establishment and implementation of the agencys EOSH polices and compliance requirements, which include energy, environmental cleanup; fire life safety; workplace inspections; fall protection; indoor air quality; electrical safety; asbestos; construction safety; confined space, and hearing conservation, etc.

Implementation includes development, evaluation, analysis, etc., of work activities in compliance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and collective bargaining agreements. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within the LOB/SO. Evaluates the current regulatory environment as well as forecast expectations from the field and stakeholders regarding EOSH programs. He/she directs highly technical and complex work/projects and serves as the national advocate for EOSH compliance in the agency. Managerial duties include strategic planning; communicating the LOB/SOs vision and objectives; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units and employees; coaching and developing staff, approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Defines, acquires, allocates and manages budget (F&E, Ops, Activity 5), staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for the unit and section, across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational projects/programs under his/her control. Participates in program and project planning efforts that cross- organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO.

Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of program and project management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple organizations to accomplish mission objectives.

Contacts are routinely internal and external, with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management. May represent the division or LOB/SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for environmental and employee safety policies/procedures. Has the authority, within guidelines to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions.

Provides guidance to subordinate employees and managers for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher- level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated challenges with consideration to technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues, which involve other divisions inside and outside the FAA.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Management may choose to interview some, all, or none of the referred applicants.
Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized Experience is defined as:

Experience providing advice and guidance and directing or leading the EOSH related regulatory compliance programs.

NOTE: In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, those applicants who demonstrate that they meet the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs), will be referred to the selecting official as Well Qualified. The qualified applicants will be referred only if there are no well-qualified applicants.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs):

Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), and EOSH related industry standards, requirements and directives that determine the basis for compliance and services to include policy, acquisition, monitoring, and reporting.

AND

Knowledge of Program Management principles and practices, including budget formulation and execution in both Facility & Equipment and Operations funds, program's spend plans, and contract management.

**Applicants must describe their Experience in the space provided in the questionnaire . **

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (1) resume with complete work history; and (2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $145,671 - $221,900

Job Ident #: 795758400

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