Director, Northwest Mountain Regional Airports Division

Summary

The Airports organization provides leadership to airport owners and operators, and other key stakeholders, to ensure that U.S. airports are as safe and efficient as possible. Help us shape the future of aviation by leading and supporting the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility of airports nationwide.

Duties

The Director, Northwest Mountain Regional Airports Division, directs the implementation and compliance with national aviation transportation policy across the seven states covered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region. The Director oversees airport sponsors' adherence to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, Airport Safety and Certification requirements, the Passenger Facility Charge Program, Airport Environmental Programs, and other statutory and policy mandates. The Director exercises executive oversight of subordinate Airport District Offices in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The incumbent oversees a workforce of approximately 55 employees, including four senior managers, and manages an annual budget of roughly $400 million. Specific responsibilities include: Provides executive leadership for all regional airport programs. Oversees and evaluates airport program effectiveness, establishes program goals and priorities, directs regional policy and standards development, and coordinates airport planning with public and private partners. Ensures compliance with Federal agreements and airport design standards. Verifies sponsor adherence to Federal aid conditions, oversees application of Federal planning, design, construction, and maintenance standards, and conducts compliance reviews. Oversees environmental and noise regulatory programs. Ensures compliance with NEPA and all statutory environmental requirements, directs regional environmental programs, and administers the Noise Compatibility Program under Part 150. Administers airport safety certification and real property programs. Leads the Airport Certification Program under Part 139, exercises line authority over ADOs and AFOs, ensures compliance with PL 91-646 relocation and property acquisition requirements, and oversees conveyance of public property for airport use. Provides executive advisory services and leads high-level stakeholder engagement. Advises the Associate Administrator for Airports on significant program activities, conducts special studies, and engages extensively with airport sponsors, industry partners, oversight bodies, elected officials, environmental groups, and FAA executives to ensure compliance and advancement of agency programs.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) listed above, your application package may be further evaluated by an Executive Rating Panel. Additionally, Hiring Managers may choose to interview highly qualified candidates via one or more interviews. 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.

Education

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

How to apply

This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the Executive Leadership Dimensions and Mandatory Technical Requirements for this position. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted and will result in removal from consideration. Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format. You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and Qualifications Review Board for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide. To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement. You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help. Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application. 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.

Required documents

RESUME: All applicants must submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined solely based on the information provided within this two-page resume. Your resume must include sufficient detail to validate your qualifications, including employment start and end dates (month/year), position titles, and full-time or part-time status (or average hours worked per week). It must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and education as they relate to the position's requirements. SF-50: Current FAA employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Additionally, Career Executives or those with FAA Executive System (FAAES) or Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES to receive non-competitive consideration. Candidate Development Program (CDP): If you have completed an OPM-approved SES CDP, include a copy of your OPM certificate. Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.

Additional information

Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System. 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 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. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)Designated or Random Drug Testing required. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA