SummaryThe Air Traffic Organization (ATO) comprises 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts ensure that aircraft are safe, separated, and on time. The Office of Safety comprises highly skilled experts who proactively identify and mitigate operational risk in the National Airspace System.
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The Director, Policy and Performance, oversees safety audits and assessments to ensure Air Traffic Organization (ATO) compliance with safety requirements and mitigates risks in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Director establishes the ATO safety management policy, develops safety performance targets, tools, and metrics, and oversees data and trend analyses to support ATO risk assessment and mitigation.
Principal Responsibilities- Oversees and maintains the ATO Safety Management System policy manual. Develops and modifies audits and integrated risk-based assessment policy and standards as required by law, rule, or regulation.
- Coordinates international safety management activities with international organizations to ensure global harmonization with air navigation service providers on safety policy and procedures.
- Reviews safety risk analyses of operational initiatives for programs in support of the Joint Resource Council Investment Decision process.
- Ensures the horizontal integration of the ATO safety mission and objectives throughout the organization.
- Collects safety data, tracks and monitors safety performance, analyzes risk for emerging trends, and evaluates emerging entrants, such as commercial space operations and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, for safe integration into the NAS.
- Represents the FAA on interagency and/or industry committees and national and international groups that ensure the global harmonization of safety management in air navigation.
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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.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- You will be required to serve a one-year FAA Executive System (FAAES) probationary period unless you have previously completed a probationary period in either the FAAES or the Senior Executive Service (SES).
- You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence that you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) related to this position. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.
Please do not submit separate documents addressing the Technical Requirement (TR) and Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs). Only your two (2)-page resume will be accepted and considered. MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (TR):- TR #1: Experience leading, overseeing, and providing strategic direction for a large aviation organization responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing a Safety Management System (SMS), including policy, tools, risk mitigation, and performance analysis.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs)- ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This ELD requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
- ELD 2: Driving Efficiency -This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ELD 3: Merit and Competence - This ELD involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ELD 4: Leading People - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ELD 5: Achieving Results - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: Applicants who are current members of the FAA Executive System (FAAES), Career Senior Executive Service (SES), individuals certified through successful completion of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or those with Career SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs). Such applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility for a noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES (e.g., SF-50 or certification from OPM's
SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).EducationAn 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 informationPosition 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.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
PCS entitlements will be paid if the agency requires relocation.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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