Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. Serves as a Supervisory Program Analyst in the Business Operations Support Branch (AXH-410). Responsibilities Serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority for the development and implementation of mission support and business operations workflows, solutions, and systems for the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (AXH). Assigns and manages varying levels of complex administrative assignments for the branch which is under the Program Administration Division (AXH-400). Serves as a recognized subject-matter expert, both internally and externally to AXH in administrative support and project management. Offers leadership and expert advice for highly complex and challenging activities. Provides workforce resources, travel, management information systems, contract administration, management analysis, and procurement support to managers and employees within the AXH. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of financial and resource management applicable to the assigned programs. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impacts the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other ASH programs and FAA organizations, as necessary. As a front-line manager, assigns and manages varying levels of complex business and mission support-related assignments to subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities, recommends and/or approves personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, etc., approves leave, and takes appropriate corrective/disciplinary action, when necessary. Mentors, provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters for subordinates. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Applies experience with and knowledge of the following functions in consonance with AHR policy and ASH implementing guidance: time and attendance (T&A), labor distribution reporting (LDR), Alternate Work Schedule (AWS), Telework, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, performance management, records management, travel, and awards and recognition. Identifies and resolves issues related to workflow, efficiency, and effectiveness of AXH’s administrative processes. Conducts internal reviews of administrative effectiveness and productivity and provides input to formalized standardized procedures. Keeps the Division Manager informed of overall program progress and unusual or potentially controversial issues and proposed approaches to address and resolve those issues. Resolves all but unique problems independently, and consults with the Division Manager when necessary and/or when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to unusual or complex situations. May develop new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies and guidance, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization. Work performance is reviewed by the Division Manager through status reports and organizational performance measures to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project and program objectives. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level, 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 is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Managing major project assignments/programs while applying a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Applying laws, policies, regulations, or other standards and precedents applicable to the program or operation. Providing support related to travel, management information systems, contract administration, and procurement. Analyzing budgetary, financial, and/or accounting data in an organization. Identifying and resolving complex issues related to workflow, efficiency, and effectiveness of an administrative process/program. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. KSA INFORMATION: 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 4) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Kinsley Kerlick. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA