Job Opportunity
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Position:
Deputy Director for International Affairs
Announcement Number:
EXE-APL-12-2-23957
Opening Date:
Jan 09, 2012
Close Date:
Feb 08, 2012
Series:
340
Business Component:
Office of the Assistant Administrator for Aviation Policy, International Affairs, and Environment
Duty Location(s):
Washington, District of Columbia - Vacancies: 1
Salary Range:
$121,300 – $170,600
Additional Salary Info:
Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added to the base, not to exceed the current statutory pay cap of $179,700.
Grade(s):
EV-02
Job Status:
Full Time
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
About the Application Process:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Employees with status: A fixed relocation payment of $25,000 will be paid.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
We are not accepting applications from non-U.S. citizens.
We are not accepting applications from non-U.S. citizens.
How We Will Evaluate You:
Application packages will be evaluated against the criteria outlined in the leadership and technical requirements described for the position.
Key Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Pre-employment drug screening may be performed
- Financial Disclosure must be filed within 30 days of beginning employment
- Applications must be received by the closing date
- Applicants who previously applied to AWA-APL-2011-2-21789 must reapply
The Next Generation of Flight is Underway – and you can be part of it! We need you and your fresh ideas to shape the air transportation system of tomorrow, and the way America flies. Come be a part of the new generation in aviation, an industry that is absolutely critical to this nation’s economy and security.
The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is a fundamental transformation of our nation’s airspace system. It uses 21st century technologies to meet future demands, avoid gridlock in the sky and on the runways, further improve safety, and protect the environment. For more information on NextGen, watch this brief introduction : NextGen Introduction
Job Duties:
The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director of International Affairs in providing executive leadership and oversight in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives for U.S. international aviation. The Deputy Director participates fully with the Executive Director for International Affairs in directing the staff and operations of the Office of International Affairs, and in the Executive Director’s absence, assumes complete responsibility for all aspects of those functions. This includes establishing, coordinating, and implementing policy to meet short and long-range goals and priorities throughout the FAA.
The Deputy Director advises and assists the Executive Director in directing, coordinating, controlling, and ensuring the adequacy of national and international aviation policies, goals, and priorities. He/she coordinates FAA policy with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, and relevant agencies such as the Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense. The Deputy Director represents the Executive Director and the FAA with public and private sector agencies and officials on matters concerning international aviation policy planning and development. He/she assists the Executive Director in reviewing and analyzing proposed agency actions which significantly impact upon the national aviation system to identify social, economic, and other consequences of agency actions.
The Deputy Director ensures effective communications on activities with FAA offices having international responsibilities, seeking resources for international initiatives from third-party organizations, managing the Interagency Group on International Aviation, developing strategies for representing U.S. government policies at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and directing the U.S. Air Navigation Commissioner to ICAO.
The Deputy Director fosters civil aviation technical assistance programs in countries designated of special interest by the Administration or the Department of Transportation. He/she manages technical civil aviation assistance to those countries.
The Deputy Director represents the Executive Director in discussions with program offices and other U.S. government agencies to negotiate agreements to provide aviation technical assistance to foreign governments.
The Deputy Director advises and assists the Executive Director in directing, coordinating, controlling, and ensuring the adequacy of national and international aviation policies, goals, and priorities. He/she coordinates FAA policy with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, and relevant agencies such as the Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense. The Deputy Director represents the Executive Director and the FAA with public and private sector agencies and officials on matters concerning international aviation policy planning and development. He/she assists the Executive Director in reviewing and analyzing proposed agency actions which significantly impact upon the national aviation system to identify social, economic, and other consequences of agency actions.
The Deputy Director ensures effective communications on activities with FAA offices having international responsibilities, seeking resources for international initiatives from third-party organizations, managing the Interagency Group on International Aviation, developing strategies for representing U.S. government policies at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and directing the U.S. Air Navigation Commissioner to ICAO.
The Deputy Director fosters civil aviation technical assistance programs in countries designated of special interest by the Administration or the Department of Transportation. He/she manages technical civil aviation assistance to those countries.
The Deputy Director represents the Executive Director in discussions with program offices and other U.S. government agencies to negotiate agreements to provide aviation technical assistance to foreign governments.
Applicant Instructions:
In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement. Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the “Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)” model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed below. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Leadership Requirements
1. Achieving Operational Results: Provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers’ requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders.
2. Leading People: Describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations.
3. Building Relationships: Describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization.
4. Leading Strategic Change: Describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques.
Technical Requirements
1. Experience which has contributed to a broad knowledge of US and foreign civil aviation, including the policies and practices of the FAA, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and private industry regarding aviation safety, air traffic management, airports operations and/or commercial space.
2. Ability to develop and implement international civil aviation laws, regulations, and policies.
3. Ability to represent the FAA effectively in senior-level meetings with a wide range of organizations such as the Congress, other US agencies, the aviation industry, foreign governments, international organizations, labor unions and the news media. This requirement encompasses direct interaction with high level officials of these organizations to resolve complex and controversial aviation issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the necessary Leadership and Technical requirements listed above.
Benefits:
FAA Employees enjoy competitive salaries and standard Federal employment benefits: Health Insurance: Employees may enroll in one of several health plans offered to Federal employees. Life Insurance: Low-cost term group life insurance is available. Holidays and Leave: Executives and senior professionals/chief scientists are paid for 10 Federal holidays and earn 13 days of sick leave and 26 days of annual leave each year. Retirement: Employees new to Federal Service are enrolled in a three-tier system that includes Social Security, a basic pension plan, and the Thrift Savings Plan (the Federal government’s version of 401k).
More Information About This Job:
Travel may be required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
How To Apply:
Application packages should include:
1. A resume
2. An attachment addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements; and
3. OMB Form 3046-0046; Demographic Information on Applicants (PDF)
1. A resume
2. An attachment addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements; and
3. OMB Form 3046-0046; Demographic Information on Applicants (PDF)
These documents may be sent in hard copy form OR through electronic means.
Required Documents:
Documents can be found at http://jobs.faa.gov/ApplicationForms.asp
For more information on this job:
Call Sarah Radcliff at (202) 267-8077 or email to sarah.radcliff@faa.gov.
Servicing HR office:
Federal Aviation Administration
Executive Resources Staff (AHP-20)
800 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 523
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: (202) 267-8077
