In the absence of the Director, the incumbent assumes full responsibility and authority in the operation of the Airports Division\'s aviation programs. Serves as the first level supervisor for several Branch and Airport District Office (ADO) Managers. Most ADOs are located remotely and oversee multiple large hub airports with complex aviation issues. Utilizes technical knowledge of [redacted] Airports\' policies, programs, Federal laws and regulations, to provide oversight, develop schedules, and make decisions on program and project implementation. Serves as the technical advisor to the Director. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the [redacted]. Participates in strategic planning for the [redacted], and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for a major organization. Provides oversight and ensures successful completion of complex and politically sensitive airport projects that involves extensive coordination with various internal and external stakeholders. Monitors and implements the strategic plan for organizational projects/programs to ensure the successful completion of goals and initiatives, and provides leadership for strategic planning, integration of initiatives/activities, conducting operational and/or organizational analysis, evaluating studies, providing recommendations on operational topics and ensuring collaborative decision making across the organization. Communicates and makes presentations to diverse audiences including senior executives, front-line employees, aviation industry representatives, and the general-public. Maintains close and continuing contact with stakeholders including union representatives, higher-ranking managers and supervisors from other [redacted] organizations, airport owners/sponsors, airport consultants, aviation associations, and other governmental agencies including the Office of Inspector General, Federal Environmental Resource Agencies and State and Local Governments. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the [redacted]. Defines and assigns tasks to accomplish objectives, and assists the Director with providing oversight and management to ensure that region-wide programs operate effectively and efficiently, comply with regulatory requirements, and promote the accomplishment of the [redacted]\'s goals and objectives. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to 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; approving leave; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Participates in the labor-management partnership process. Promotes a fair and equitable work environment. 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 supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive: This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved. This is not a remote position. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K/FG-15. 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 is experience leading and developing employees and directing technical or management-level involvement in processes related to transportation capital improvement program planning, environmental review of transportation infrastructure development, and/or surface transportation or aviation-related financial processes. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements 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. Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. 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. [redacted] policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the [redacted] is committed to eliminating the use of the Leadership and Management 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 Dimension. In lieu of providing a Leadership and Management Dimension narrative response in the text box listed below each Dimension, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each Dimension. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your Leadership and Management Dimension 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 position is also being announced under Internal Announcement Number: AWP-ARP-22-BLD3401-83071 Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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