Supervisory Transportation Specialist

Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Office of Airline Information (OAI). This position serves as the Director, (OAI) reporting to the Deputy Director (BTS) to advance the mission to analyze and integrate data from multiple sources and disseminate timely and relevant transportation- related information and statistics.

Duties

As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist, you will: Supervise and manage a staff of experts and highly technical personnel in aviation, including but not limited to domestic and international passenger travel, average fares, fuel and consumption costs, industry employment and jobs, and airline carrier performance data. Direct the planning, initiation, and management of statistical products involving commercial aviation; oversee a team that develop and manage data programs and products; identify gaps and inconsistencies in complex data, oversee the timely publication of statistics on commercial aviation, direct rapid responses to short term information requests, and advise BTS leadership of strategies and tactics to assure integration of commercial aviation data with other BTS products. Develop specific requirements, long-term strategic goals and objectives, and schedules of completion for tasks involved. Review long- and short-range plans, resource projections, priorities, and justifications for adequacy of recommendations and evaluates and make authoritative technical judgments on concepts, proposals, and alternative solutions to technical problems that have the effect of determining major directions for OAI. Direct and provide leadership in collecting, processing and tabulating transportation statistics and data analysis activities. Based on expert knowledge of emerging national and international aviation issues and data needs, direct the data needs into integrated programs of research and analysis. Also, respond to high-priority requests and requirements. The ideal candidate for this position is a leader and authoritative expert in commercial aviation statistics. The candidate will possess a unique blend of management skills, deep technical acumen in data analysis and production of high-quality, nationally significant transportation data, competence in safeguarding data integrity, and the ability to navigate high-stakes, nationally visible policy environments. Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. See Other information for additional instructions. Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) (for positions above GS-5): To qualify for the series 2101, applicants' resume must show experience that demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. In addition to meeting the IOR requirement for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience directing, planning and managing statistical products involving commercial aviation; AND Experience overseeing the collection, processing and tabulating transportation statistics and data analysis; AND Experience developing long term strategic goals and objectives. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: Please be clear and specific when describing your experience, as HR evaluates applications strictly on the facts provided and will not make assumptions. To receive full credit, your narrative responses must be written in paragraph format and explicitly match your resume. Begin each response by listing the exact position title, organization, employment dates (MM/YYYY–MM/YYYY), full- or part-time status, average weekly hours, and federal series/grade (if applicable). Within the body of the paragraph, clearly describe your specific duties, actions taken, tools used, and measurable outcomes. HR will cross-check these details against your resume; if your resume does not fully support every claim and timeframe, the experience will not be considered for credit, which may result in an ineligible determination." Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position, must indicate interest in the assessment. Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position. All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases determine how you move forward in the hiring process. Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions is similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate(s).