USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Section Manager)
FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $172K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Section Manager) to oversee the design and production of aviation products and safety management systems. The role involves managing personnel, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to support the agency's mission.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for assuring that the work of the organization directly supports the mission of AIR and AVS
Supports the Branch Manager to execute daily operations to:
Align Section resources, activities, and stakeholders with AIR objectives
Develop Section personnel and resources consistent with AIR's future needs
Foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk-based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Section
Direct Report Supervision: Monitors and evaluates performance
Executes personnel actions and/or corrective or disciplinary actions
Works to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with focus on continuity of operations and long term organizational success
Coaches, mentors, and develops employees to perform current work and support career progression for the future
Ensures employees have technical skills to accomplish their assigned tasks
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision
Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seeks input and feedback from employees
Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues
Communicates and regularly reinforces connectivity between subordinate employee activities and the broader AIR mission
Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives
Engages personnel in monitoring key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives
Works with employees to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the team
Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective communications within AIR
Partners with other AIR organizations to accomplish work
Represents FAA at aviation events, industry conferences, and other civil aviation authority meetings on topics pertinent to the Section
Mediates the resolution of controversial technical disputes involving complex issues
Operations Monitoring: Engages employees in documenting, refining, and assuring compliance with processes governing all activities
Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of organizational processes
Monitors and approves expenditure of funds
Reviews and approves time and attendance and assures accurate labor distribution reporting
Assigns, communicates, and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities
Oversees daily operations to ensure timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance with policy in attaining organizational goals
Facilitates coordination and effective communication across FAA organizations, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities, and union representatives to accomplish work
Program Support: Oversees technical and administrative support programs of the office
Responsible for overall management responsibilities associated with the planning and direction of programs
Develops techniques to improve program and policies
Manages data systems, administrative processes, and data entry necessary to support office and branch performance metrics and dashboards that can be effectively used by the management team to manage branch and office performance
Oversees procurement and management of building operation and security
Supports the development of plans and techniques to improve program and policies
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required
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
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or 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 Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations
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-J, FG/GS-14
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position
Experience contributing to and supporting development of strategic plans for a complex organization
Experience in developing plans and techniques to improve programs
Experience managing and directing work involved in the application of aviation safety regulations, policies and objectives to identify, define, or organize work for multiple work activities
Experience setting priorities and establishing schedules for completion
Determining the levels of staffing and resources needed to accomplish goals by utilizing data as an analytical tool in identifying trends, adjusting work programs, and redirecting resources to improve the quality and effectiveness of assigned aviation programs
Benefits
Manager Performance Incentive (MPI)
Telework eligible: Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
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