Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist – U.S. Department of Transportation Jobs


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Position Summary:

Serve as Assistant Manager for the Office of Airports (ARP), Denver Airports District Office (ADO) in the Northwest Mountain Region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Makes recommendations to the ADO manager regarding changes in office organizational structure for more efficient and effective work accomplishment. Makes recommendations and implements suggestions regarding programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely effecting overall operations.
  • 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.
  • The selectee is responsible for oversight and supervision of ADO staff administering the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high level, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. The AIP approaches $150 million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $141.9 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.
  • 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.
  • Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include oversight of ADO technical operations; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of staff; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; participates in employee selections and promotions; awards; and separations; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
  • Implements, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals. Makes recommendations to the ADO manager regarding the initiation, strengthening, or elimination of programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives.
  • Cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.
  • Leads the office in conjunction with the ADO manager, ensuring development of staff, handling of personnel challenges, and any other management responsibilities that arise.
  • Oversee the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes,
  • This position reports to the Manager of the ADO and serves as the frontline supervisor for the ADO technical staff, as well as the principal adviser to the ADO Manager. The Assistant manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising technical operations within the ADO, which includes 117 Federally funded airports throughout Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, including 33 Part 139 certified airports.
  • Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.
  • Coordinates all program activities with the ADO Manager, and promotes timely and responsive customer service.
  • Collaborates with the other lines of business in the FAA, as appropriate, in addressing cross-organizational issues that arise. Selectee will be representing FAA and Airports in these instances.
  • Supervises the work of a highly technically diverse workforce composed of civil engineers, environmental specialists, financial specialists and community planners. The selectee will be responsible for providing guidance and oversight of all these technical areas ensuring coordination and collaboration between the areas, as needed.
  • Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters.

Required Education & Experience:

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Experience applying technical guidance in airport layout and design.
  • Experience promoting teamwork.
  • Experience in collaborative analysis of technical information for projects crossing multiple technical and operational disciplines or organizational lines of business.
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Interviews may be conducted.
  • A Supervisory Probationary period may be required.
  • Experience in promoting airport safety.
  • Experience in leadership and providing direction to others and/or establishing common goals.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.