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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector, Front Line Manager

South Portland, Maine, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $194K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector to serve as a Front Line Manager within the Portland Flight Standards District Office. The role involves managing aviation safety activities, overseeing performance standards, and ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies

Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review

Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service

Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results

Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate

Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands

Delegates the work that is appropriate for others under their direct supervision

Identifies relevant stakeholders associated with the work of the unit or branch and engages to receive feedback on unit performance, relationships and individual well-being

Creates partnerships exemplified by mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action taking to address service issues

Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures

Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others

Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team

Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals

Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow

Builds and maintains external stakeholder trust and confidence

Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures

Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards

Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team

Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision, and assists in developing new policies and procedures

Demonstrates a positive attitude to achieving results, quickly recovering from setbacks, and learning from experience

Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit

Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility

Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program

Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

Cooperates fully and ensures the full cooperation of employees under his/her supervision in authorized EEO complaint processing

Seeks assistance and/or guidance from the FAA Office of Civil Rights and other staff immediately as EEO questions arise and as the need for EEO training is identified

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aviation SafetyRegulatory ComplianceProgram EvaluationLeadershipTeam ManagementCoaching SkillsFluency in EnglishCommunication Skills

Required

US Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required

Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification standards located at the following web address https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/, for the 1825 series in any specialty

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years

Valid State driver's license

Fluency in the English language

No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance

High school diploma or equivalent

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner and must meet all of the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft

Possess a valid second–class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement

Education may not be substituted for experience

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.

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.