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Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector, Front Line Manager, Farmingdale FSDO, EASD11

East Farmingdale, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $202K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector to serve as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office/branch. The role involves managing aviation safety activities, monitoring performance standards, and providing leadership to subordinate employees to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

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 (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 SafetyRegulatory ComplianceSupervisory ExperienceFlight Standards KnowledgePerformance EvaluationCoachingStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMentoringConflict ResolutionDecision MakingInterpersonal Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Medical requirements: good distant vision in each eye, ability to hear conversational voice, and no physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations (if applicable)

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA (if applicable)

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13

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

Specialized experience as an Aviation Safety Inspector at the FG-13/FV-I level in Operations (GAO), Maintenance (GAM), or Avionics (GAV)