Program Manager (WorkLife Program Manager)

JobSummary

The position serves as the Program Manager within Human Resource Management, Office of Compensation, Benefits and Worklife in the Worklife Division, AHB-100. The incumbent provides leadership, direction, technical expertise, analysis, and guidance in providing a wide range of WorkLife support services.

LowGrade

K

HighGrade

K

PromotionPotential

NA

SubAgencyName

Office of HR Mgmt, Office of Compensation, Benefits and Worklife (AHB), Worklife Division (AHB-100)

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

MajorDuties

• The incumbent directs the work of employees for a number of projects/programs within the organization. The work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Worklife Division, major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. He/She manages the work of large projects/programs through subordinate employees to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA. Managerial duties affect employees of the division projects/programs and includes: strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of the division employees; coaching and developing staff and the divisions capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. He/She supports a variety of functions and activities requiring program and project management of a wide variety of programs including Employee Assistance, Nursing Mothers, Child Care, Telework, Voluntary Leave Transfer, new Voluntary Leave Bank, Student Loan Repayment Program, and new wellness programs in support of the agency's Total Rewards programming. The work activities impact directly on goals and objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for division projects/programs. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among the division projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, Conducts a variety of studies which includes feasibility, desirability, compatibility, cost benefits effectiveness, and efficiency of HR programs. Coordinates, oversees, and completes special projects. Develop position papers on issues identified and tracks each issue until resolution. Contacts are routinely internal and external. May represent the major subdivision, LOB/SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for Worklife policies/procedures or other project/program purposes. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Applies advanced system thinking skills in order to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives from the various LOBs, Directorates, Customers, and Contractors into sound recommendations. Provides a range of consultation services, advice, and assistance to other AHR offices and customers across the agency, as well as external stakeholder communications. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives which leaves room for discretion. The Program Manager performs the following: Lead all policies, procedures, and programs associated with the Worklife programs and services, including implementation of new initiatives such as Voluntary leave bank, student loan repayment program etc. Identify opportunities and strategies to enhance Worklife program offerings and services as a key component of the Agency's Workforce Transformation initiatives to attract and retain top talent. Supervise, manage and direct Worklife staff on workload priorities and assignments. Build collaborative relationships across the FAA to expand and enhance program services and develop metrics and mechanisms to evaluate programs and services on a regular basis. Review regulations, OPM directives, relevant decisions and rulings or other guidance for impact on Worklife programs and services; determine the degree of Impact on existing programs, practices and procedures; and provide advice to HR leadership.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

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.

HowToApply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. 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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. 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.

WhatToExpectNext

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.

RequiredDocuments

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 http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing 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. 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/.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

OtherInformation

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 This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 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 Managerial Selection Factor. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

jamie.k.leja@faa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

1 (202) 267-8715

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/98275

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType