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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 Supervisory Engineering Technician (Aerospace) and Facility Security Coordinator within AJF-2231. Responsibilities Directs the work of subordinate employees in a Line Station Maintenance Subteam, who perform line maintenance work on the agency’s fleet of aircraft. These employees are responsible for routine implementation of maintenance procedures and practices to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards, Federal Aviation Regulations, and engineering specifications pertaining to Part 135 Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and Alterations, Part 145 Repair Stations and maintenance program. Incumbent ensures compliance with airworthiness standards, Federal Aviation Regulations, and engineering specifications pertaining to the maintenance program. Oversees the performance of aircraft and avionics equipment maintenance and modification in accordance with established standards, policies, practices and procedures contained in the General Maintenance Manual and Repair Station Manual. This position requires a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate in accordance with 14 CFR 65 Certification: Airmen other than flight crewmembers Subpart D Mechanics. Typically directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Work usually includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties typically affect employees in one organizational unit, and include: setting priorities; assigning tasks; monitoring and evaluating performance (includes performance appraisals); coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective /disciplinary action, as appropriate. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources, as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Independently plans, coordinates, and carries out assignments and resolves a wide variety of airworthiness issues that might result in delays/interruption s to production schedule and/or the mission. Applies comprehensive knowledge of avionics or aircraft systems to plan, conduct detailed activities and/or to identify resource needs to maintain the aircraft maintenance programs. Applies a detail knowledge of budget, staffing, and other administrative policies, and procedures and a detailed understanding of the overall mission objectives to meet overall mission requirements. Responsible for coordination with Flight Program Operations, Flight Standards officials, and other governmental officials to develop satisfactory solutions of immediate issues and provide advice to upper management on long-term issues. Contacts are primarily within the Aircraft Maintenance Services Group subordinates, peers, senior and executive management officials to discuss the status of projects/modification efforts and to share information. In some areas, may also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes to address new and changing maintenance, inspection and overhaul concepts. Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures. Work assignments usually include routine project /program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines and reviewed by the Manager and/or/Director, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with Flight Program Operations program objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this FV-I (FG/GS-13) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: directing and coordinating resources to provide maintenance on aviation platforms, experience in oversight of aircraft/avionics maintenance program in accordance with established standards, policies, practices and procedures and/or experience leading maintenance technicians in achieving goals and objectives of an aircraft maintenance program. AND In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate AND must possess and document experience working in the following: 14 CFR Part 121 and/or 135 and/or 145 Certified Air Carrier or Repair Station environment. ALSO QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well-qualified applicants must possess and document experience on at least one of the following aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 90 or 300 series or Bombardier CL-600 series. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications required. Information Regarding KSA’s: 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 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 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: Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed. Position to be filled at the I band level, within AJF-2231, and a duty location of Oklahoma City, OK. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants must upload their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (Front and Back) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov AND include documented experience working in the following: 14 CFR Part 121 and/or 135 and/or 145 Certified Air Carrier or Repair Station environment. 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. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of emailed documents contact Jeff Westlake at Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA