Program Manager (Academy ATCS Program Manager)

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Management Services, People Services Directorate, Field Technical Requirements & Forecasting Group (AJG-P2). This Group provides accurate and timely recommendations with regard to placement and future needs for the ATO Technical workforce from a global perspective.

Duties

As a subordinate supervisor, this position reports to the designated selecting official for the new hire ATCs in the ATO in the ATO Technical Onboarding Team (AJG-P23). This position is designated as the Supervisor of new hire ATC trainees. Although the employees (new hire ATCs in the ATO) are located in another organization within ATO, AJG onboards and supervises the trainees to training at the Academy. This position serves the supervisory function for this large group of Academy trainees and oversees their progress, approves travel, time and attendance, administers conduct and discipline, terminates the trainee when needed (ie. Training failure, suitability issue, conduct issue). The Academy New Hire Program Manager applies experience and expert knowledge of program and/or project management fundamentals to manage the day-to-day administrative activities involving new student hires to the Air Traffic Control Academy by serving as the supervisor for all Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Academy students. Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of the manager. Applies knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring policies and objectives to facilitate and guide the facility placement program for new hire ATCS who successfully complete academy training. This work directly affects the ATO's ability to meet ATCS hiring goals to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System. 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. Provides oversight for the new hire ATCS Academy students' Academy attendance and coordinates with offices located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) and Headquarters regarding class schedules, rosters, training class dates, etc. Approves new student hire time and attendance, conducts administrative inquiries, and administers disciplinary actions. Certifies GI Bill Training Certificates and approves travel authorizations and vouchers. Oversees recording in eLMS of completed training courses into student records. Oversees the establishment of FAA network accounts and email addresses for new hire students. Applies knowledge of EEO regulations and participates in EEO investigations as required. Acts a principal specialist in developing new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to improve program operations. Coordinates ATCS new hire pipeline of applicants available for onboarding at the FAA Academy, which frequently requires the development of new and innovative approaches. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the new hire program. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Creates and maintains project plans and leads ad hoc team meetings to track progress of ATCS Academy Students. Monitors and manages program tasks to assess whether hiring goals are being met. Identifies key parameters to track data, maintain new student database, analyze data, and to report progress status to management. Develops evaluation methods to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. The Program Manager applies skill using desktop and automated programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, and other automated software. Analyzes and edits material/data for presentations to senior management. Prepares responses to Congressional inquiries and other highly visible ad hoc projects as required. Requirements

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 the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience is defined as: -Experience analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of new programs AND -Experience creating and maintaining project plans, leading ad hoc team meetings to track progress of employees/trainees and monitoring/managing program tasks to assess whether hiring goals are being met. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Other 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. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 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 Managerial Selection Factor. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA