Supervisory Attorney

Federal Aviation Administration •

College Park, Georgia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
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 managers individual performance, and available funding.

Serves as a managing attorney within the Regulations Division (AGC-200), responsible for overseeing an extensive and diverse array of regulations matters.

Duties

Conducts supervisory-level legal review of notices of proposed rulemaking, final rules, agency guidance, policy statements, reports to Congress, technical assistance on draft legislation, and legal interpretations of agency regulations.

Provides training and insight on administrative law and FAA regulations governing airman training and certification, medical certification, airmen designees, drug and alcohol testing programs, and certification of pilot schools, training centers, and aviation maintenance technician schools.

Represents the agency and the Chief Counsel in meetings, public hearings, and before administrative forum and the courts. Provides support as needed on regulatory matters impacting international obligations and cooperation. Drafts legal opinions and interpretations on relevant statutes and agency rules for use within the agency and by members of the public. Briefs senior leadership on emerging legal issues related to regulation law matters.

Managerial duties include but is not limited to: assigning work; reviewing the work-product of other attorneys; exercising quality control, providing technical legal guidance and training to staff attorneys; monitoring and evaluating performance; initiating disciplinary action; ensuring staff are trained and developed; and making authoritative recommendations to higher level managers for other substantive personnel actions (such as selections and promotions). Duties further include: developing and executing plans; setting priorities and performance metrics; approving leave; taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions; as appropriate; defining and organizing staff and work so as to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures; and identifying and evaluating opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Defines, plans, and organizes or assists in defining, planning, and organizing assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Requests additional resources if needed. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies for the organization directed. Implements policy decisions of higher-level officials.

Applies an expert knowledge of the work of the organization. Often personally, deals with the most complex legal matters within the organization directed. Is actively involved in both long-term and immediate operations of the organization, assisting and guiding subordinates as needed. Shares responsibility with higher-level managers for developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs.

Responsible for ensuring branch workload is entered, maintained, and current in the Case and Document Management System (CDMS) system. Recommends changes and modifications as needed to enhance efficiency. Monitors and reviews CDMS data and reports to ensure that office performance metrics and overall agency business plan objectives are being met.

Contacts are primarily with peers, higher-level managers in AGC, and high-level regional, center, and headquarters managers to discuss the status of programs and projects and to develop plans for the future.

Individual/organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level managers. Completed work is subject to broad review for the attainment of organizational objectives.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Requirement for Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed, selectee must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.

Qualifications

Applicant's must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to the FV-J/K or GS-14/15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

The specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Experience providing legal counsel and advice on administrative law matters; and
Experience mentoring and training entry-level to mid-level attorneys; providing leadership and authoritative legal expertise in the review of policy documents, plans, programs, policies, or projects; and providing advice and counsel to executives, senior managers, or senior policymakers in a legal or professional environment.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. 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.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy 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.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

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

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit httphttp://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Only the documents listed above will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents MUST be uploaded or before the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, missing, or illegible documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 905 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 905 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 905 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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.

Salary Range: $130,570 - $202,431

Job Ident #: 8106428002

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