Compliance & Medical Review Manager

Job Description:

This position is within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300). The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

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Serves as the Medical Review & Appeals Branch Manager and is a recognized expert within the FAA responsible for managing and directing the Federal Air Surgeons national medical certification program, which oversees the medical certification for the entire aviation community - nationally and internationally - in accordance with the FAA Flight Plan, the FAAs Strategic and Business Plans, and all applicable statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Accomplishes organizational objectives through direct supervision of employees and managers through oversight of multiple organizational units whose work directly affects aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and the FAA’s strategic goals.

Directs and coordinates the work of staff and managers for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Employees include professional, technical, and administrative personnel at all levels, including section supervisors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Legal Instruments Examiners, and various medical administrative support personnel. This position requires a Secret clearance.

Provides leadership for major medical certification functions and may act as a technical authority to develop new and innovative concepts, methodologies, compliance strategies, and policies. Oversees work activities that span multiple programs and functional areas. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge—along with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations, new technologies, and emerging methodologies—to perform critical supervisory and managerial tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative compliance approaches.

Applies advanced knowledge of technical program areas, budget processes, human resources, and administrative policies to ensure effective and compliant program execution. Performs critical aspects of budget planning, including projecting short and long term needs, justifying resource requirements, and coordinating with Program Management Staff to develop and implement a branch budget supporting approximately 65 positions, facilities, equipment, information technology, communications, and travel. Provides direct input to AVS 1 support organizations for contractor support, including task development and execution for software development, modification, and maintenance of national systems such as the Document Imaging Workflow System (DIWS), Aeromedical Certification Subsystem (AMCS), and MedXPress, ensuring compliance with IT security, data integrity, and federal information management requirements.

Provides programmatic oversight and guidance to the Division Manager, CAMI Director, and Federal Air Surgeon on medical certification processes, program quality, legal and technical issues, physical examination records, and national medical statistics.

Oversees four major sections responsible for processing approximately 400,000 medical applications annually, directly affecting the safety of the general public and the compliance posture of the National Airspace System. These programs include Medical Appeals, Recertification, Drug and Alcohol, and General Review. Applications are received from 2,800 Aviation Medical Examiners and nine Regional Medical Offices, all of which rely on this office for guidance, regulatory interpretation, and policy compliance.

Represents the division on all administrative processes and procedures in the absence of the Division Manager. Maintains frequent contact with FAA employees at all levels, including the Federal Air Surgeon, Agency Legal Counsel, the aviation community and federal, state, local, and international partners. Communicates the organization’s vision and objectives, formulates and recommends organizational positions on major policies and issues, and prepares or approves reports, compliance documentation, and policy materials for internal and external distribution.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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Conditions of employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
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Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

Assigning tasks and responsibilities, providing counsel and instruction, hearing and resolving complaints, identifying training needs, and provide business owner insight to IT issues.
Applying federal laws, regulations, and compliance policies in processing medical certification applications.
Leading a large, diversified group of employees; and experience addressing issues with management.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Refer to Qualifications.

KSA INFORMATION:

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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the 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.

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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

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.

NOTES:

Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
All applicants MUST apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
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.
Additional information about living in Oklahoma can be found at Home | Oklahoma City - A Better Life (abetterlifeokc.com).
Position is open to Current FAA Employees.
To confirm receipt of documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

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.

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Standard Form (SF) 50 required to determine area of consideration. Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS account or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Job Ident #: 864832800

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$131,438 - $203,661

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs