Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration

Jackson (MS)

Remote

USD 131,000 - 204,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager) to lead the AIP and PFC programs across Alabama and Mississippi, including 149 federally funded airports. The role requires coordination with DOT, state and local officials, and multiple stakeholders to advance airport development and compliance with federal standards.

The position involves strategic planning, program management, and staff supervision, with a focus on efficient

Qualifications

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the AIP and PFC programs, ensuring coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Interfaces with Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and airport development and operations.
Establishes, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals and reports status to Airports Division leadership.
Ensures timely program activities, environment protection, and compliance with federal assistance terms.
Manages staff development and organizational changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Job description

Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (ADO Manager)

Department: Department of Transportation

The ADO Manager is responsible for an ADO that includes 3 S hub airports. This responsibility includes 149 Federally funded airports throughout Alabama and Mississippi including more than 19 Part 139 certified airports.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring, at a high levei, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. The AIP approaches $165million dollars annually, and the Passenger Facility Charge Program entails more than $17 million dollars in annual collections.

Both programs involve airport planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and include primary and non-primary airports. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 77, 139, 150, 157 and 158 apply as they pertain to the development of airports.

Collaborates with all organizations and stakeholders to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of FAA for meeting with DOT, States, local municipalities, Airports, etc. The selectee will interface with others to achieve organizational objectives and exercise delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations.

Establishes, monitors, and evaluates ADO program goals. Initiates, strengthens, or eliminates programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives. Reports status and effectiveness of programs and initiatives to higher levels within Airports Division. Provides input to the identification and resolution of problems and cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.

Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service. Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment and sponsor compliance with terms of agreements entered into as a condition of receiving federal assistance. Oversee the conveyance of surplus public property to communities for airport purposes.

Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters. Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.

Maintains the overall organizational health of all staff members, working with the ADO Assistant Manager to quickly, fairly, and effectively handle any personnel challenges; ensure the development of staff members, and leading the office. Determines any needed Organizational changes to the office structure that allows for more efficient and effective accomplishment of the work and puts these changes into effect.

Oversees resources for the ADO and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation. Exercises the full range of managerial responsibilities to include strategic planning and initiatives, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, supervises, coaches and develops ADO Assistant Manager and other supervised staff.

Approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $131438 – $203661/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?