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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.
The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
This job is open to
The public
Veterans
Military spouses
Individuals with disabilities
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and/or PWD/PWTD.
Duties
Serves as the Branch Manager for the NAS Laboratory(AAM-520) and oversees the development and conduct of an extensive portfolio of human factors and applied research in support of the Air Traffic Organization and its technical occupations, such as Air Traffic Controller, engineer, and National Airspace System equipment maintenance and repair technician (i.e., Technical Operations). Research topics are both strategic and tactical and may include: the impact of automation on human performance; human characteristics (such as anthropometry, strength) that affect the range of conditions in which a task may be performed, information processing and electronic displays, learning technology and technical training, and organizational/individual characteristics that influence, for example, the level of safety culture or employee morale.
Supervisory duties include managing a variety of scientific professionals including Engineering and Personnel Research Psychologists, Psychology Technicians, Statisticians, and Management/Program Analysts. Assigns work, sets priorities, provides technical assistance, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities, and approves leave. Executes human resources policies covering the performance, conduct, and discipline of Laboratory staff as well as the recruiting and hiring of professionals with the appropriate skills for executing the Laboratory’s and Division’s mission and objectives.
Organizes program initiatives so that principal investigators can deliver products that are responsive to sponsor/stakeholder needs within available time and budget. Oversees the work of research psychologists in planning specific projects, preparing plans of action and milestone charts, scheduling deliverables, and assigning responsibilities to research team members. Applies broad-based and specific knowledge of psychology topics, research methods in a variety of settings, and data analysis to advise staff and facilitate the development of research tasks that address sponsor needs. Identifies priorities consistent with project schedules, resources, and technical complexity.
Develops and executes a million+ dollar Research, Engineering, and Development budget for accomplishment of research tasks and tracks expenditures to specific tasks. Identifies Facilities and Engineering investments to build or upgrade experimental equipment to support research efforts. Administers organizational and ISO-9001 policies, procedures, and work instructions as required for the efficient management of the Laboratory. Uses knowledge of the FAA organization, the relationships among subunits, and political issues that affect decision-making to address challenging issues in the conduct of complex and/or sensitive research.
Interacts with Agency sponsor/stakeholder community and designated human factors program management offices to identify the salient needs and requirements for scientific investigation into the interaction between the individual and equipment comprising complex aviation human-machine systems. Briefs ATO executives and senior leadership of research projects and results, and provides recommendations as requested for application to operations, equipment design, technical training, etc. Participates in or leads workgroups of human factors professionals across the FAA and the Department of Transportation as well as Department of Defense research labs, NASA, or other relevant federal agencies to develop strategic research plans, collaborative research or position papers in areas of shared scientific interest, and collectively address shared research challenges. Documents success outcomes that reflect the contribution of the lab as it relates to national airspace safety.
Participates in professional, scientific organizations and related conferences, prepares and delivers scientific presentations, and publishes studies in professional scientific journals and/or as a technical report for the FAA.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
- A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- Please review required documents and additional information.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in psychology in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements equivalent in psychology
AND
To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS 15) Level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (FG/GS 14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience includes but is not limited to: Experienced in designing, executing, overseeing research, and analyzing data in relevant areas of the human factors research studies; overseeing multiple research projects; preparing scientific reports and manuscripts in the field of human factors or other area of psychology; experience with budget/acquisitions; experience assigning work, setting team priorities, providing technical assistance, monitoring and evaluating performance; communicate effectively with diverse audiences
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Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): A well-qualified candidate will demonstrate evidence of Leadership in aviation-related human factors organizations or public/private sector work groups; experience in a) managing employees in technical occupations, b) overseeing research and development organizations and budgets, and federal acquisitions and public-private research partnerships within their resume.
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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
Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Notes:
1. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
2. 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 position.
3. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4. Additional information about living in Oklahoma can be found at Home | Oklahoma City - A Better Life (abetterlifeokc.com).
5. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/
6. If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP).
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents
Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents should be uploaded to your USAJOBS.gov application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 180 series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 180 series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 180 series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Agency contact information
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Overview
Salary includes 17.06% locality payment.
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