This position serves as a Supervisory Aviation Inspector in AFS-130 who will manage a Flight Standards organization and direct the work of multiple organizational units and subordinate employees. This position may be filled as a Front-Line or Middle Manager.
Responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies. Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review.
Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results.
Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands.
Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others. Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team. Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals. Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow.
Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures. Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards (FS).
Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team. Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision and assists in developing new policies and procedures. Develops strategies to implement organizational change. Models creative thinking and innovation. Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit.
Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility. Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee¿s knowledge and ability. Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback. Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program.
Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Cooperates fully and ensures the full cooperation of employees under his/her supervision in authorized EEO complaint processing. Seeks assistance and/or guidance from the FAA Office of Civil Rights and other staff offices immediately as EEO questions arise and as the need for EEO training is identified.
Consistently treats others with respect and handles emotionally charged or controversial issues responsibly, fairly and effectively. Demonstrates and fosters high standards and ethical behavior. Models commitment to public service and the mission of the FAA.
High school diploma or equivalent
parris.a.zaragoza@faa.gov · 1 (847) 294-7769
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $111779 – $216637/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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