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.
Group Manager to lead a highly technical, organization responsible for development and publication of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts.
Duties
Advises higher management levels on matters pertaining to assigned programs. Directs, coordinates, and implements policy, procedures, and technical approaches for assigned programs, which may involve one or more of the following program areas. Development of instrument flight procedures (IFPs); design, compilation and maintenance of aeronautical charts and related publications; coordination and integration of IFPs in the NAS; providing for safe operation of aircraft; ensuring that the construction and publication of all aeronautical charts/publications that support commercial, military and general aviation meet operational requirements; collecting and verifying aeronautical data, automation and governance of technical and business processes.
Directs the work of employees in the organization, which are involved with several major programs (i.e., Aeronautical Charting, Instrument Flight Procedures and Automation and Data Services functions), requiring major decision or actions affecting the Directorate and Service Unit, as well as other organizations/programs. Managing the organization involves substantial coordination and integration of a number of major projects/technical assignments performed primarily by FG-13 and above personnel. Responsible for establishing an interrelated series of multi-year long range plans to ensure effective and efficient implementation of operational responsibilities. Conceptualizes, formulates and directs major program developments for compatibility, interdependence, and interrelationships with agency goals, priorities, and other issues.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed (e.g., instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charting activities), knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the Directorate, Service Unit, ATO, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning.
Establishes and monitors production or program priorities, establishes program metrics, and controls and evaluates progress and results. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems, taking into consideration technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues, which involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA. Determines resources needed and allocates resources effectively and efficiently.
Safeguards financial and other resources from unauthorized use or disposition; ensures transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations; records and reports are accurate and reliable; ensures all applicable law, regulations and policies are observed; and manages resources efficiently and effectively.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with the FAA regions, centers, military and airline representatives, aviation industry - state and local aviation official, aircraft and airport operators and other offices of FAA. Contacts are to develop, coordinate, and implement plans; to obtain, receive, or provide information relating to program activities; to identify issues/problems and to influence managers or other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations. Provides workload status reports to Washington Headquarters executive level officials or representatives (i.e., ATO, Mission Support Services, etc.) as it relates to the accomplishment of Mission Support Services, ATO, FAA Administrator, and agency wide strategic goals.
Responsible for equitable performance and assessment of all personnel and with resolving all managerial and operational issues inherent in a large, complex organization. Serves as the approving official for employee performance standards; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors/ team coordinators
Operates with full technical independence and authority. Work reviewed is in terms of overall effectiveness in accomplishing program objectives.
