SummaryThe Operations Support Manager (OSM) position serves as first level Manager of an assigned workforce consisting of Management & Program Analysts and/or assistants, Administrative Officers, Technical Specialists, Logistics & Material management specialists, and other personnel who provide support to management and employees in the ATO, Technical Operations Organization.
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Manages and directs a highly technical and diverse workforce that implements national level requirements for programs such as staffing, budget planning and executions, acquisition/procurement, and training/certification. Position uses effective performance management to lead assigned group in completing the mission and meeting FAA and Air Traffic Organization goals and objectives. Actively promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.
Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and an advanced knowledge of budget, personnel, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Maintains, analyzes, and reports information relied on by managers to efficiently manage the organization. Defines, plans and organizes assigned resources necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Technical Operations organization. The work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.
Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. May perform critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
Supports the implementation of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) evolution within the District. Maintains contacts both internal and external to the district, including senior management, union representatives, service center personnel, ATO Service Units, and FAA lines of business. May represent the FAA on interagency committees and national groups that develop, monitor and evaluate district programs and operations. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Incumbent has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.
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Conditions of employment- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Interviews may be conducted.
- May require completion of supervisory/managerial probationary period.
- Position Sensitivity is Moderate Risk; may be required to complete a background investigation
- Please read "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections carefully.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the
FV-J (FG/GS-14/15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-I (FG/GS-13). Specialized experienceis experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience is:- Process evaluations and development of employees.
- Ability to manage teams and strategic planning.
- Experience with budget allocation and administrative policies/ procedures.
- Managing resources.
- Developing Standard Operating procedures (SOP).
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
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.
Security Requirements: Moderate (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 (T2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.
EducationEducation is not qualifying at the FV-J Level
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Additional informationWe 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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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) and Leadership and Managerial Dimension 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 Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) and Leadership and Managerial Dimensions.
In lieu of providing a KSA and Leadership and Managerial Dimensions narrative responses in the text boxes listed below each KSA and Leadership and Managerial Dimensions, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA and Leadership and Managerial Dimensions. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA and Leadership and Managerial Dimensions 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
Interview Policy: One, some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed
Current FAA employee: MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
Position will be realigned based on approved reorganization.This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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