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Summary The Management and Program Assistant is located within Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Quality, Integration and Executive Services (AQS), People Services Division (AQS-110), Enterprise Operations & Workforce Acquisitions (AQS-110), in Unit C of the Workforce Acquisition Section (AQS-112). Responsibilities Assists Section Manager and Unit Management Team in day-to-day operations. Work activities typically support projects/programs and contribute to the objectives of the organizational unit. Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments in support of the manager and management team under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of administrative assignments with a broad understanding of how administrative assignments contribute to organizational activities. The employee will compile, track data; coordinate interviews; schedule meetings; prepare correspondence; ensure availability of Zoom or Teams capability to support interviews; prepare interview packages; and coordinate the implementation of new office policies and systems. Utilizes a variety of software programs to accomplish assignments. Coordinates with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional to plan time and used assigned resources to accomplish tasks. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and coordinates only as needed with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee to prioritize assignments and use assigned resources. Often helps others plan and identify resources to accomplish projects/programs/tasks. Contacts are typically internal and external. Internal contacts frequently involve the Section Manager and Unit Management Team, as well as internal Service Partners and administrative personnel. External contacts are typically with stakeholders and other parties on routine matters that relate to the project/program that is being supported. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allows some discretion for the employee to select the most appropriate approach. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced employee. Identifies and informs Section Manager, Unit Management Team, and/or other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps develop and recommend solutions. Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organizational level. Works under instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/Gs-admin.asp for more information. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-E and/or FG/GS-7/8 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes: Experience using an array of specialized software applications to execute project tasks and achieve objectives. Experiencing managing comprehensive data compilation and tracking processes, orchestrate interview coordination, schedule meetings, and draft correspondence with precision and efficiency. Experience supporting others in a staffing environment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education 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 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. 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. All, some, or none will be interviewed. SF-50 must be provided for all current/former federal employees. This is not a remote position. The applicant must report as per policy to an AVS facility. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA