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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. AJT provides safe, secure, and efficient management of the National Airspace System (NAS) and international airspace assigned to U.S. control. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director, Operational Policy and Implementation and Operations Planning and Integration, Air Traffic Operations Headquarters, Air Traffic Services of the ATO. The incumbent integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for a major organization. The incumbent manages the work of a large, multi-level organization, typically through subordinate managers. The combined staff consists of approximately 110 specialists, analysts, and managers, including 22 K band managers responsible for facilitating the Operational Policy and Implementation and Operations. Planning and Integration of NextGen capabilities and emerging technologies into the NAS. They have line authority over subordinate FAA terminal and enroute facilities and operational authority over Federal Contract Towers. They direct air traffic services, high assistance, and systems and facilities. Directs all service area terminal and enroute control operational and technical activities. They manage and lead the highly specialized, multi-layered, geographically dispersed organization. Provides support to the Director regarding day-to-day operations in applying detailed knowledge to the technical support and coordination for technical operations involving the NAS. Assists the Director in achieving and maximizing operational Air Traffic goals, providing technical support, aiding in strategic planning, facility planning, and integrated consensus building across ATO Service Units. In order to support the Director, the Deputy Director will be attending Director and above executive meetings. Responsible for inter-agency coordination to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS to accomplish the vision of the AJT. The Deputy Director applies detailed technical knowledge of NAS systems, equipment, processes, and procedures to serve as the expert and focal point for air traffic issues and initiatives. This work is critical to maintaining safety oversight and directly impacts the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Applies detailed knowledge of the work's technical aspects, including air traffic operations and facility management, to identify operational deficiencies, non-compliance with regulations, and deviations from established policies. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across various functions and/or disciplines within a significant subdivision. Guides subordinates, managers, and employees in the Service Center and Regional. Resolves high-level issues in operational and decision-making meetings to accomplish mission objectives. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across various functions and/or disciplines. Exercises authority over subordinate organizations responsible for developing programs and standards associated with air traffic management. Provides direction given by key staff members in major program areas such as safety, program operations, operations support, and finance and administration. Implements all national policies, procedures, and practices that apply to air traffic operations. Provides management oversight of NAS maintenance and operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-K, FG/GS-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 applying detailed technical knowledge of NAS systems, equipment, processes, and procedures to serve as the expert and focal point for air traffic issues and initiatives Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Interview Policy: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement for a critical-sensitive clearance. In accordance with HRPM. EMP 1.29/1.29A, this position may be Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Education 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 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. 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) 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 Leadership and Management 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. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on 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 order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. The organization is going through a reorganization and once completed, the position will be realigned to AJT-1000. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA