Deputy Director

Summary
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 manager's individual performance, and available funding.
The incumbent serves as Deputy Executive Director, ARM-2, in the Office of Rulemaking, ARM.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans
Duties
He/she is responsible for managing Division activities, and provides leadership in planning, management and control of the administrative and support function of the ARM organization. The incumbent advises the Executive Director on AVS/ARM human capital programs, including labor and employee relations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and occupational health and safety. He/she is the principal point of contact and may serve as spokesperson, representing the Executive Director, on ARM budget, staffing, strategic/business planning activities, IT infrastructure support, and QMS programs. Advises the Executive Director and Directors within ARM, and other AVS services and offices, on critical, complex, organizational planning and resource issues. Serves as a liaison to various agency offices; and under delegated authorities, manages the human capital and workforce sustainment programs for ARM. Administers the internal processes for the ARM awards and recognition program, and the training and development programs within the framework of the agency policies. Serves as the primary point of contact for the development and updates to the ARM Business Plan and is the ARM representative in the development of the AVS business plan which aligns with the FAA administrators Strategic Initiatives.
The incumbent assures quality program management of the support programs in areas of Division responsibility. Ensures the administrative management and support of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committees (ARAC), and ensures accuracy and consistency between the FAA rulemaking project data and DOT's Rulemaking Management System. Serves as the focal point of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests. Supports various notices, proposals, final rules, and orders for publication according to the guidance of the Federal Register. Maintains accountability records of assigned property and equipment throughout ARM and conducts annual inventory of such. He/she assures that ARM budgetary policies, procedures and guidance materials align with current agency guidance. Provides support to all ARM business processes, including but not limited to exemptions, rulemaking, international regulatory cooperation, advisory committee coordination, and management information system development.
The incumbent upholds the Aviation Safety and Office of Rulemaking Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS). He/she manages the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the AVS/ ARM Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS). This may include participating in workgroups and coordinating routine meetings with other management officials. Develops performance metrics that will ensure customer satisfaction. Oversees and maintains ARM's computerized systems. Provides advice,guidance and support to the Executive Director and Division Managers to ensure policies and procedures for the office and administrative functions are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policy.
Managerial duties include strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave, and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Directs the work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Evaluates performance of subordinate employees.
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.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/
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.
Specialized experience includes: Experience with managing and overseeing the Aviation Rulemaking Committee and Federal Advisory Committee (ARAC) processesand working with the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation on providing advice and guidance on aviation-related regulations.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, priority group and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.
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.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each Leadership and Management Dimensions and KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your Leadership and Management Dimensions and KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
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.

• Benefits
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  Review our benefits
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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
  Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to monique.heriegel@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
  If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
  All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failur...