Federal Aviation Administration

Summary

The Air Traffic Organization has 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts keep aircraft safe, separated, and on time. System Operations Services leads the agency in a broad range of operational services, including all national air traffic flow management initiatives, policy and concept development for airport surface flow management programs, all national flight service functions, and operational oversight of National Airspace security issues.

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Duties

The Director oversees an organization responsible for optimizing the overall efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) and coordinating NAS-wide operations. Through real-time management of the NAS, the Director ensures a strategic balance between system capacity and operational efficiency for the safe, effective use of airspace while enhancing the overall reliability and performance of the aviation system.

The Director oversees and has direct line authority over seven (7) groups comprised of approximately 143 highly technical positions, including 34 senior managers responsible for ensuring system efficiency throughout the NAS. The Director oversees and manages a budget of approximately $7.1 million.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs the tactical and strategic operations supporting air traffic control systems and traffic management services at the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center.
• Oversees several NAS-wide functions, including Space Operations, Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), and the coordination of NAS-wide efficiency initiatives.
• Manages and coordinates real-time air traffic movement, including military and space operations, to balance air traffic demand with system capacity.
• Oversees the operational integration of commercial space operators into the NAS.
• Executes Traffic Flow Management (TFM) functions in conjunction with Traffic Management Officers to develop TFM plans and collaborates on decision-making and post-event analysis, along with the entrance of new users and technologies into the NAS.
• Leads the formal CDM process by facilitating coordination with Industry and International Air Navigation Service Providers on TFM topics to maximize traffic flow efficiencies, establish standards and technologies, and develop a fully interoperable global traffic management system.
• Represents the FAA in meetings and forums as an authority and serves as a focal point to address or resolve issues pertaining to System Operations Services. Exercises delegated authority to make commitments on behalf of the FAA on matters directly affecting the safety and efficiency of the air traffic management services.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of these criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.

1. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders.
2. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations.
3. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization.
4. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques.
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: Experience leading, overseeing, and providing strategic direction for managing traffic management initiatives that promote air traffic efficiency and effectiveness in support of the safe, efficient, and secure operation of the National Airspace System.

Education

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

PCS entitlements will be paid if relocation is required by the agency.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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How to Apply

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the leadership and technical requirements. Uploaded resumes must be attached to your application in USAJOBS and submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective executive resumes, found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

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Agency contact information

Steve Yu

Phone

1 (202) 267-3050

Fax

1 (202) 267-5748

Email

steve.c.yu@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration

Executive Resources Division

800 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 523

AHR-200

Washington, DC 20591

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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