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Incumbent will serve as a member of the Airport Nondiscrimination Compliance Program (ANCP) Team as an Equal Opportunity Senior Compliance Specialist, directly responsible to the Team Lead and Director for the National External Operations and Policy Programs (NEOPP), for managing various facets of a comprehensive and complex national Title VI, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Environmental Justice (EJ) Program, focused on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Learn more about this agency06/21/2022 to 07/01/2022
$85,294 - $132,230 per year
Salary does not include locality. Locality will be determined upon selection of duty location.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
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Permanent
Full-time
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AWA-ACR-22-0002YC-79184
660988700
Under the direction of the Team Lead and Director for NEOPP, the incumbent leads other team members in coordinating responses to information requests, developing reports, and designing and delivering training. Analyzes, and solves equal opportunity and civil rights problems through fact-finding, problem analysis, negotiation and evaluating all aspects of the Title VI, LEP and EJ program, focused on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Performs multiple and varying assignments and coordinates projects among other team members under the limited direction of the Team Lead and Director for NEOPP. Otherwise leads the development of the FAA’s Title VI, LEP and EJ program, focused on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Airport Infrastructure Program and other related requirements for recipients of BIL funds.
Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may include: Promoting, directing, managing, and monitoring a variety of programs regarding compliance and technical assistance to external customers and other FAA regional staff; Providing advice and assistance concerning the FAA Title VI, LEP and EJ program and airport compliance with implementing regulations for recipients receiving federal financial assistance; Working within the mission of the Office of Civil Rights and within the general framework of policy defined by the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Director for NEOPP, Team Lead, pertinent laws, and regulations.
Independently plans to accomplish projects/programs/activities using available time and resources, and through coordination of work performed by other team members.
To accomplish this, incumbent is responsible for ensuring that assignments, schedules, expected outcomes, and time frames for completing work assignments are accurately communicated to other team members, and for ensuring that work products and services reflect and support the organization’s mission and strategic plan, and that these are effectively communicated to other team members. Incumbent monitors the status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work, maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended, and prepares reports as requested. Maintains reference materials, project files and background documents; communicates policies procedures and instructions from the Team Lead and Director for NEOPP. Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtains needed information or decision from the Team Lead and Director for NEOPP on problems that come up.
Provides on the job training to new employees on the technical areas required to accomplish the work of the team, team-building and teamwork in accordance with established procedures and practices. Coaches other team members in applying problem-solving methods and techniques, and advises the team on work methods. Also serves as a coach and facilitator in coordinating team initiatives and consensus building among team members. Resolves simple or informal complaints of employees and refers others to Team Lead and Director for NEOPP. Provides the status reports on employee performance, progress, training needs and behavior problems.
Time-to-Time on-site compliance review, training, or other related work-related duties.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 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 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.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
Experience and applied knowledge in independently leading, coordinating, and providing technical training instruction for the application of 49 CFR Part 21 in an oversight environment.
Experience independently leading, coordinating, and conducting Title VI, LEP, and EJ related compliance reviews of a Federal financial recipients.
Experience independently leading, coordinating, and conducting investigations and conciliations of allegations of discrimination and/or non-compliance with Federal regulations and statutes and making recommendations for voluntary compliance.
Experience supervising or leading other employees/contractor efforts to oversee compliance with Title VI, LEP and EJ program requirements in transportation or similar sectors.
Writing skills evaluation required.
Selective Placement Factor:
MUST have Equal Opportunity (EO) compliance experience with the Title VI, LEP and EJ program compliance, including with implementing regulations for recipients receiving federal financial assistance; in the transportation or similar sectors.
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. *
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 cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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/working_here/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.
If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://iobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.
2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
3. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (I) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
4. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
5. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
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.
ALL applicants MUST submit the following:
(I) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
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/.
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" 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 have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/660988700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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