As a supervisor/manager, 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 managers individual performance, and available funding.
The position serves as an AVS ODA Delegation System Planning Section Manager (AVS-063), which focuses on the long-term vision for AVS delegation programs.
Duties
The Manager supports the ODA Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) and the expert panels required by the 2018 Reauthorization and the Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act, as well as supervises multiple employees engaged in Professional, Technical and Engineering work. In addition, the Manager supports the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS-1) and the Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS-2) to: execute ODA daily operations; align resources, activities and stakeholders with Aviation Safety (AVS) objectives; develop ODA Office personnel and resources consistent with AVSs future needs; and foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk- based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Office.
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.
Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seek 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. Work with employees to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the team.
Operations Monitoring: Engages employees in documenting, refining and assuring compliance with processes governing all activities. Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness and efficiency of Field Operations processes. Monitors and approves expenditure for funds. Reviews and approves time and attendance and assures accurate labor distribution reporting. Assigns, communicates and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities. Oversees daily operation s to ensure timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and compliance with policy in attaining organizational goals. Facilities coordination and effective communication across FAA organizations, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities and union representatives to accomplish work.
Operational Program Management: Responsible for overall management responsibilities associated with the planning and direction of programs. Develops and implements plans and techniques to improve program and policies to align to AVS strategic goals. Oversees the management of data systems, administrative processes and data entry necessary to support Office performance metrics and dashboards used by the management team to manage performance. Oversees procurement and management of building operation and security, as applicable
