Summary The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of Environment & Energy develops, recommends, and coordinates national and international standards, policy and guidance, research and studies, and analytical capabilities on aviation environmental and energy matters. Responsibilities The Deputy Director, Office of Environment & Energy in the Office of Environment in the Policy, International Affairs, & Environment organization provides strategic direction in the development of national and international aviation environmental and energy policies, goals and priorities, aircraft environmental certification standards, and overseeing aircraft environmental research, engineering, and development (RE&D). This includes providing expertise and advice to senior leadership within the Department of Transportation (DOT), FAA and other federal and state agencies on aviation environmental and energy policy issues and agency positions. The Deputy Director directly oversees approximately 58 positions, including eight senior employees, and manages an annual budget of approximately $90M related to RE&D initiatives and programs, as well as approximately $9M for operational costs. Principal Responsibilities: Leads and directs critical environmental and energy initiatives, plans, and programs important to the overall success of the FAA and the national aviation system. Directs the development of authoritative technical and policy work products to support senior DOT and FAA leadership in making decisions on complex and controversial environment and energy policy issues and leads the development and management of special projects and studies in response to requests from the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Transportation, or the FAA Administrator. Manages and reduces the environmental impacts of global aviation through research, technological innovation, policy, and outreach with a focus on Noise Policy and Research, Environmental Policy and Operations, International Leadership, and Emissions Policy and Research. Represents the FAA in meetings and working groups at senior levels of industry and government, including negotiating difficult issues and presenting or defending FAA and U.S. national policies. Collaborates independently with stakeholders in the aerospace community, international aviation organizations, environmental certification organizations, state and federal agencies, nongovernmental groups, and academic and research organizations. Oversees the office’s personnel planning and hiring, performance management of the office management team, the implementation of the strategic vision for the organization, and monitors organizational progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria are ineligible for further consideration. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: Experience leading the development and management of national and international aviation environmental and energy policies. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: Experience leading research, engineering, and development of aviation environmental programs including working with federal agencies, universities, and industry to mitigate aviation environmental science and research issues. Education An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series. Additional Information Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System. 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 The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA