Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager)

Summary

The ADO Manager is responsible for an ADO that includes 3 S hub airports. This responsibility includes 149 Federally funded airports throughout Alabama and Mississippi including more than 19 Part 139 certified airports.

Duties

The selectee is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high levei, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. The AIP approaches $165million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $17 million dollars in annual collections. Both programs involve airport planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and include primary and non-primary airports. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139, 150, 157 and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports. Collaborates with all organizations and stakeholders to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of FAA for meeting with DOT, States, local municipalities, Airports, etc. The selectee will interface with others to achieve organizational objectives and exercise delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations. Establishes, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals. Initiates, strengthens, or eliminates programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives. Reports status and effectiveness of programs and initiatives to higher levels within Airports Division. Provides input to the identification and resolution of problems and cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination. Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service. Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment and sponsor compliance with terms of agreements entered into as a condition of receiving federal assistance. Oversee the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes. Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters. Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects. Maintains the overall organizational health of all staff members, working with the ADO Assistant Manager to quickly, fairly, and effectively handle any personnel challenges; ensure the development of staff members, and leading the office. Determines any needed Organizational changes to the office structure that allows for more efficient and effective accomplishment of the work and puts these changes into effect. Oversees resources for the ADO and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation. Exercises the full range of managerial responsibilities to include strategic planning and initiatives, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, supervises, coaches and develops ADO Assistant Manager and other supervised staff. Approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

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-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized Experience: Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals. Experience in promoting teamwork. Experience in promoting airport safety. Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organization lines of business. Experience applying technical guidance in airport layout and design. Experience in promoting employee development (e.g. on-the-job training; coaching and teamwork). Experience in identification and analysis of significant issues or trends in airport planning and development. Experience with the Airport Improvement Plan. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.