Supervisory Aviation Security Watch Officer

Summary

This position is for the Division Manager of the Washington Operations Center Complex (AXE-100), within the FAA, Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH), Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response (AXE).

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Division Manager/Supervisory Aviation Security Watch Officer for the Washington Operations Center Complex (WOCC), which operates on 24-hour rotating shifts, 7 days a week, with overall authority for the operational, technical, and administrative direction of the WOCC. Situational telework may be required based on operational needs. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following: oversees the day-to-day operations and administrative function of the Washington Operations Center (WOC). The WOC is charged with 24/7 monitoring and analysis monitoring and analysis of world-wide aviation events having an impact on the FAA, the National Airspace System, and general aviation. The incumbent monitors and analyzes these aviation related events, situations, and incidents, and as required, prepares and delivers presentations to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration, and other key officials. Develops, implements, and updates facility processes and procedures to reflect new or changing requirements and management controls for programs; including but not limited to: personnel relations and staffing, position management, technical and administrative training, proficiency development, occupational safety, logistics, security and environmental support; and ensures adequate documentation is established and maintained. Develops and implements schedules which allow the Operations Center to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Responsible for various aspects of the National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) program. Integrates communications and information systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) to collect information from multiple sources simultaneously in order to validate and give context during critical incidents and national security emergencies. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of the NAS as it pertains to safety, security, and regulatory operations of aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the NAS. Directs notifications and investigative support to accident investigators and law enforcement agencies investigating airmen or aircraft involved in accidents, security incidents, and transportation related threats. Ensures the WOCC workforce is proficient in all operational requirements to perform assigned duties and is the first line supervisor for all new personnel until developmental training is complete. Ensures that new employees obtain appropriate accesses, equipment, and credentials. Monitors and evaluates individual performance; approves leave, recommends or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities as appropriate. Directs, observes and/or performs critical surveillance work for critical mission and decision support. Integrates communications and information systems within the National Airspace System (NAS), oversees the collection of information from multiple sources simultaneously in order to validate and give context during critical incidents and national security emergences, and composes and delivers briefings to government and national security organizational partners internal and external to a federal agency. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of the NAS as it pertains to safety, security, and regulatory operations of aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the NAS. Directs Watch Officers in the identification and analyses of notifications for investigative support for accident investigators and law enforcement agencies investigating airmen or aircraft involved in accidents, security incidents, and transportation related threats. Ensures support for internal and external stakeholders in the security and investigation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). 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-J, FG/GS-14 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 managing and/or working in a 24/7 operations center; experience integrating automated tools and services. AND Experience responding to and coordinating communication efforts in an operations or command center environment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. 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. This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 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. 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. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA