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Serves as a Program Manager for airport development projects for the Office of Airports (ARP), assigned Airports District Office (ADO) or a Region in support of ARP financial programs.
Learn more about this agency05/08/2024 to 05/28/2024
$73,137 - $136,343 per year
The salary range includes locality rate of 16.82%
FV H - I
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
No
ASO-ARP-24-A185-90274
790159800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled.
FV-H Duties: Incumbent performs similar duties as the FV-I, but with more frequent supervision.
FV-I Duties: Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Serves as a Program Manager for airport development projects for the Office of Airports (ARP), assigned Airports District Office (ADO) or a Region in support of ARP financial programs, including the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of airport planning, environmental, construction, and/or airport design standards. Performs project reviews and provides comments on construction safety and phasing plans for compliance with established requirements. Provides recommendations to airport sponsors for improvement and/or implementation. Ensures projects are in compliance with FAAs regulations, advisory circulars, orders, guidance, and grant assurances. Conducts airport site visits, including visits to current and proposed construction sites to observe site conditions and construction progress. Reviews and processes aeronautical studies; coordinates responses for Non-Rulemaking Airports studies; and provides comments for Obstruction evaluations and other complex studies. Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on all aspects of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants-in-aid program regarding the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and/or Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funding eligibility, justification, and conformance with the approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Actively participates on construction work groups and/or teams; and provides input to airport sponsors and consultants for pre-design, pre-reconstruction and construction meetings for federally and non-federally funded projects to ensure conformance with FAA approved project documents. Ensures development projects meet FAA regulations, standards, and guidance. Represents the office at runway safety meetings; and provides recommendations to senior management regarding funding allocations for any recommended runway safety projects to enhance safety at assigned airports. Serves as a primary point-of-contact for internal/external FAA stakeholders to coordinate assigned AIP development projects.
To qualify for this position at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to working at an airports, state, federal, or aviation consultant that is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in this position. To be creditable, specialized experience includes:
- Experience interpreting and applying knowledge of federal regulations and airport safety design standards related to the airport operating environment, including the Airport Capital Improvement Program; Sponsor Compliance Obligations; Airport Master Records; Airport Layout Plans; Land Use Plans, and/or Airport Master Plans. (i.e., FAA order 74002, FAA Order 8260, FAA Advisory Circular 1505300-13 Airport Design, 14 CFR Part 77, 14 CFR Part 157 and FAA form 5010).
-Knowledge of airport operations to include the understanding and the functions of an air traffic control tower (ATCT), navigational aids (NAVAIDS), movement vs non-movement areas, the aircraft operational area, imaginary airspace surfaces, airfield markings and ATCT line-of-sight (LOS).
To qualify for this position at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to working at an airports, state, federal, or aviation consultant that is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in this position. To be creditable, specialized experience includes:
- Experience interpreting and applying knowledge of federal regulations and airport safety design standards related to the airport operating environment, including the Airport Capital Improvement Program; Sponsor Compliance Obligations; Airport Master Records; Airport Layout Plans; Land Use Plans, and/or Airport Master Plans. (i.e., FAA order 74002, FAA Order 8260, FAA Advisory Circular 1505300-13 Airport Design, 14 CFR Part 77, 14 CFR Part 157 and FAA form 5010).
-Knowledge of airport operations to include the understanding and the functions of an air traffic control tower (ATCT), navigational aids (NAVAIDS), movement vs non-movement areas, the aircraft operational area, imaginary airspace surfaces, airfield markings and ATCT line-of-sight (LOS).
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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
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Note: This position is being announced as an FV-0340-H/I. If position is filled at the FV-H level incumbent may be promoted to the FV-I level without further competition. However, the grade of a position is based on the duties officially assigned and actually performed by the incumbent of the position. These duties are affected by the Supervisor's willingness to delegate higher graded duties and incumbent's capacity to perform the duties. Therefore, the indication of maximum grade is to be considered neither guarantee nor a commitment that the position will so develop.
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Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation:
30% or More Disabled Veteran Program: You must submit a DD 214, Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred), and supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to the present existence of the veteran's service-connected disability.
Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature. Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFRSection213.3102(u). Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790159800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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