Deputy Vice President, Safety & Technical Training
Company: Federal Aviation Administration
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) are the 35,000
controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose
daily efforts keep aircraft safe, separated, and on time. The
Office of Safety and Technical Training is responsible for
proactively identifying and mitigating operational risk and
preparing Air Traffic Controllers and Technical Operations
Technicians & Engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to
succeed daily. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens,
Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens Videos Duties The
Deputy Vice President (DVP) oversees policy and organizational
activities to identify, analyze, mitigate, and manage risk to the
National Airspace System (NAS) and directs organizational efforts
to manage safety risks, assure quality standards, instill an open
culture of disclosure, educate employees, promote continuous
improvement, and convert safety and quality data into management
information. The DVP oversees a staff of approximately 560,
including four (4) executives, and 60 senior managers. The
incumbent administers a budget of approximately $125M. Principal
Responsibilities Provides advice and guidance regarding the safety,
quality assurance, policy, and performance of the Safety Management
System and the quality control for all direct mission support
technical training. Oversees training and certification to the
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic controller and
technical operation technician workforce. Serves as the key
representative with respect to safety, quality assurance, technical
training methods, work priorities, and public relations. Evaluates
organizational completion of short-term and long-term goals and
program performance. Ensures that products, services, and
activities are complete and fully integrated across the Air Traffic
Organization (ATO) and are consistent with current ATO policy and
strategic plans. Oversees the establishment of policies, standards,
and procedures associated with safety, quality assurance, policy
and performance, and mission support for technical training for the
ATO. Resolves significant issues and defends the ATO's and FAA's
position with Congress, state and local government, and other
stakeholders with respect to safety, quality assurance, and
technical training issues. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENT: Experience leading, managing, and providing strategic
direction for a transportation-industry-focused organization,
company, or operator responsible for developing and administering a
regulatory or structured technical training program and safety
management system. Education An education requirement has not been
established for this occupational series. Preview Job Questionnaire
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 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.
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. Links to Important
Information: Locality Pay , COLA Benefits A career with the U.S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for
benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your
position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the
hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits
offered. 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 A career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of
position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time
or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on
the specific benefits offered. 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. 1. A resume that does not exceed
five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5)
pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence
(such as related professional experience and accomplishments) that
demonstrates you possess the required leadership and technical
requirements. 2. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you
are claiming noncompetitive eligibility as a current/former FAA
Executive or current/former member of the Senior Executive Service
or equivalent system. 3. A Senior Executive Candidate Development
Program (SESCDP) certificate if you are claiming noncompetitive
status based on your completion of an SESCDP program. Note: Please
do not submit additional materials (e.g. ECQ written narrative
statements, DD Form 214, performance plans/evaluations, letters of
recommendation), they will not be considered as part of the
application package. 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. Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. 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. Agency contact information Steve
Yu Phone 1 (202) 267-3050 Fax 1 (202) 267-8330 Email
steve.c.yu@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
Executive Resources Division 800 Independence Ave, 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. Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up
to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation
policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee
probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act
Social security number request Required Documents 1. A resume that
does not exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess
of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide
evidence (such as related professional experience and
accomplishments) that demonstrates you possess the required
leadership and technical requirements. 2. An SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action, if you are claiming noncompetitive eligibility as
a current/former FAA Executive or current/former member of the
Senior Executive Service or equivalent system. 3. A Senior
Executive Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) certificate if you
are claiming noncompetitive status based on your completion of an
SESCDP program. Note: Please do not submit additional materials
(e.g. ECQ written narrative statements, DD Form 214, performance
plans/evaluations, letters of recommendation), they will not be
considered as part of the application package. 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. Failure to provide
all of the required information as stated in this vacancy
announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the
overall rating. 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. Agency contact information Steve
Yu Phone 1 (202) 267-3050 Fax 1 (202) 267-8330 Email
steve.c.yu@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
Executive Resources Division 800 Independence Ave, 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. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to
be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary
period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security
number request
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