Community Engagement Officer - Federal Aviation Administration

Summary This position serves as a Community Engagement Officer (CEO) for the Office of Airports (ARP), in the Regional Airport Divisions (ADO). This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the ARP related activities necessary to deliver an effective community outreach program primarily in support of ARP objectives and the Regional Administrator's Office. Responsibilities In addition, the incumbent provides similar noise related support to other ARP regions located within their respective Service Areas. J BAND DUTIES: Is a recognized subject matter expert in airport noise and provides leadership and technical support for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction of a manager or executive. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Represents ARP as a member of a FAA Noise Matrix Team of various FAA Lines of Business (LOB) focused on noise outreach. Provides technical input to the Regional Administrator's (RA) CEO and other FAA LOBs when actions in ARP program areas could impact noise outreach or when other LOB activities could impact ARP activities. May develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques associated with challenging projects/programs/activities. As needed, also provides technical expertise to the Regional Administrators and their CEOs with planning, organizing, messaging, and developing community outreach plans and programs on airport noise. Reports to the ARP Regional Deputy Director or Regional Planning and Programming Branch Manager. Contacts are internal and external. The position requires close coordination with the respective RAs, Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Service Center, Office of Energy and Environment (AEE), Office of the General Counsel (AGC), and other Regional/Headquarters LOBs/staff offices. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences. Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to his or her discipline to conduct functional activities for projects/ programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Serves as a liaison between the RAs and ARP on matters pertaining to airport noise and related community engagement. Works closely with CEOs assigned to the RAs, ATO, and other FAA staff offices, including AEE, AGC, and the Office of Communications (AOC) to ensure that FAA's outreach strategies are executed in a strategic manner that considers FAA priorities, responsibilities and jurisdiction. Works closely with the RAs, ATO, and other CEOs to notify and help reduce/manage conflicts that may occur between the timing of airport planning, environmental reviews, airspace procedure implementation, or construction activities. Participates in community outreach activities led by the RA's office including Aviation Roundtables, Congressional Outreach, and public meetings representing the ARP line of business. Works with Headquarters, Regional, and Airports District Office subject matter experts with outreach on Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Planning. Coordinates with Headquarters, Regional, and FAA Airports District Office subject matter experts on 14 CFR Part 161, Airport Noise and Access Restrictions. Provides information to internal stakeholders and external audiences on this topic on an as-needed basis. When requested, assists the Regional Environmental Protection Specialist in the review of Title 14 CFR Part 150 studies, noise analysis associated with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, and Title 14 CFR Part 161 proposals at noise sensitive airports in the region. J Band duties continued under "Qualifications" Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in managing, briefing and coordinating community outreach activities and at least one of the following: (1) Experience in explaining policies pertaining to the environmental evaluation of airport projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). (2) Experience in explaining policies pertaining to noise compatibility (Title 14 CFR Part 150) requirements to the public. (3) Experience in explaining policies pertaining to airport access (Title 14 CFR Part 161) requirements. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA , in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J BAND DUTIES continued: Serves as the ARP point of contact for data collection and coordinator of ARP responses into the FAA's Noise Complaint Initiative portal. Reports and coordinates related activity on a quarterly basis to ARP Regional Management. Receives training on current FAA noise programs, models and environmental and noise policies to ensure a technical understanding of the principles to convey to the public. Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work regularly affects internal and external customers. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. Additional Information 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 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. 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 the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Concurrent consideration is being given to all candidates applying under Vacancy Announcement AWP-ARP-25-BAR0745-92731. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA