Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary

You will serve as division chief of the U.S. Air Carrier Licensing Division, Office of International Aviation, under the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. Position is responsible for the administration of aviation economic regulatory programs mandated by the U.S. Transportation Code and Department regulations, and to provide advice and recommendations to senior Department officials.

Duties

• As a Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst, you will: Supervise staff in the division, including assigning work, managing workload, setting priorities, approving leave, identifying training needs, and conducting performance appraisals. Manage aviation regulatory programs assigned to the U.S. Air Carrier Licensing Division, including the institution of comparative carrier selection and other show-cause proceedings in certificate and exemption cases. Advise DOT decision makers with respect to the division's analysis of regulatory proceedings, relevant precedent and, if necessary, matters assigned to an Administrative Law Judge. Consider and decide other applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity; applications for exemptions under Title 49 U.S.C. section 40109; applications for U.S. carrier statements of authorization for wet leases and code sharing; and applications for numerically restricted charters for U.S. carriers. Consider and decide applications and other requests for public charter authorization under 14 C.F.R. Part 380, registration of Canadian charter air taxi operators under 14 C.F.R. Part 294, registration of foreign air freight forwarders under 14 C.F.R. Part 297, and related matters. Engage in rulemaking initiatives related to the foregoing as well as retaliatory and miscellaneous orders and proceedings, including matters under Title 49 U.S.C. section 41310 relating to foreign discriminatory or other prohibited practices. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, motivated, and self-reliant professional with expertise in licensing or international air transportation on matters related to international and civil aviation policy, regulatory initiatives, countermeasures, and route cases. Intimate familiarity with transportation and economic principles are necessary to conduct complex analysis. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience may have been gained with a carrier or shipper, carriers' or shippers' associations, transportation consulting organizations, State, local, or Federal regulatory bodies, or similar groups or organizations. Some positions may require specialized experience in a particular mode of transportation (e.g., air, railroad, motor carriers), or in a particular kind of traffic (e.g., passenger, freight), or both. In addition to meeting the IOR, you must also meet the specialized experience listed below: To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience working with aviation economic regulatory programs, aviation licensing and regulatory activities. Experience directing and mentoring a team, assigning workloads, evaluating performance, and driving professional development to sustain a high-performing team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Human Capital Management – Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensure employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

How to apply

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]