About this role
Job SummaryThis position serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional levels on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs. The incumbent provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. May act as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience: Using Airport Capital Improvement Plans and programming airport planning and development projects for federal funding. Experience in reviewing and fulfilling AIP grant applications. Experience in reviewing and modifying PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments in accordance with FAA AMS. Experience in preparation and presentation of briefings and reports for management, other high level government officials, congressional staff and public. Knowledge of AIP and PFC statues, regulations, and policy sufficient to interpret and apply them in day-to-day work activities. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed under the Evaluation Criteria section. 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. 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 KSA, 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.
Major DutiesThe incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional level on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs, consisting of the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program and other aid programs. Also serves as region's senior specialist for the System of Airports Reports (SOAR) database used to manage these programs. The Airports Financial Assistance Programs Specialist provides overall guidance and direction to the Managers and Program Managers in the Region/Airports District Offices (ADOs). Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to his or her discipline to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Interprets legislation, regulations, orders, and national policies, procedures, and other guidance pertaining to aid programs in providing consultation and guidance to the ADOs, govermment agencies, consultants, aviation industry representatives and the public. Establishes regional policy pertaining to the ACIP, AIP, PFC, and other aid programs. Provides oversight and guidance to the Region/ADOs in developing the region's annual ACIP, including assigning planning ceilings, conducting review, and providing feedback. Manages the distribution of AIP discretionary funds to the Region/ADO's to ensure the funding of the highest priority projects on the region's ACIP. Assists the Region/ADOs, public agencies, and consultants in interpreting legislation, regulations, and national and regional policy regarding aid program eligibility of airport planing, development, land acquisition projects, and other related improvements. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/policies/issues. Provides consultation and guidance to Region/ADOs on grant management activities relating to obligations procurement, contract requirements, sponsor certification, project formulation, project application, project accomplishment, grant offer, grant agreement, amendments, payments, civil rights requirements and audits. May oversee the region's PFC program, including the processing of PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments; the monitoring of PFC collections, disbursements, and project implementation, and the closeout of PFC applications and notices of intent. Reviews and provides input to the ADOs on PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments. Prepares the Final Agency Decision on PFC applications for small, medium and large hub airports. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies. Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Provides training and assistance to ADO and Regional personnel on ARP's financial assistance programs and the SOAR database, as needed or requested. May represent ARP and the region on matters pertaining to ARP's financial assistance programs at meetings and conferences. Participates in or leads national teams to review current policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy pertaining to financial assistance programs. Briefs ARP regional management on financial aid program status and significant issues on a regular basis.RequirementsWe are not accepting applications from noncitizens.