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Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (AIR CARRIER/GENERAL AVIATION OPS) (Front Line Manager)

Essington, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $189K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector who will serve as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office. This role involves managing aviation safety activities, monitoring performance standards, and leading a team to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment

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 (FS)

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

Develops strategies to implement organizational change

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

Models creative thinking and innovation

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

Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee’s knowledge and ability

Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback

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

Qualification

Aviation SafetyGeneral Aviation OperationsAir Carrier OperationsRegulatory CompliancePerformance EvaluationCoachingStrategic PlanningLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunication

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation

All Applicants must meet Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards for the applicable 1825 Aviation Safety Series (Air Carrier/General Aviation Operations) specialty

This position requires rating(s) and/or certificate(s) for minimum qualification in one of the following specialties: General Aviation Operations and Air Carrier Operations

Applicants must submit rating(s) and/or certificate(s) unless they are currently occupying (or previously held) a position in one of the above mentioned 1825 Series specialties

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the 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

Specialized experience includes Experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.