Director, Office of International Aviation

SummaryThis position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in Washington, DC. The Director, Office of International Aviation leads the development and implementation of US international aviation policy, and advises and makes recommendations to DOT officials on the economic regulation of the airline industry and the formulation of international civil aviation policies.ResponsibilitiesThe Office of International Aviation negotiates bilateral and multilateral agreements with foreign aviation partners on behalf of USDOT, and works with the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Department of State to ensure that provisions in U.S. trade agreements that affect air services are consistent with U.S. aviation policy. The Director, Office of International Aviation serves a critical role in the formulation and execution of Departmental aviation policies with international impact.Further, as the Director, Office of International Aviation, you will: Develop basic approaches to the implementation of U.S. international civil aviation policies. Make policy recommendations to the Assistant Secretary and other U.S. government officials. Initiate, develop, and coordinate and/or review Department positions on legislative proposals involving international aviation.Develop program objectives on international civil aviation for consideration by the Department, and direct the conduct of studies designed to identify and the method of achieving these objectives.Formulate specific policies and positions for adoption by the Department on a wide range of international civil aviation issues, and ensure validity of recommendations to the Assistant Secretary on actions to be taken by the United States in the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral air transportation agreements.Direct economic and systems analyses and other kinds of studies to support Department policies and the U.S. position in consultations or negotiations of civil aviation agreements.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.Provide all required documents by closing date.A Secret clearance is required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resumeevidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experiencewhich involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):Below are the description of the mandatory technical qualification for this position. Youryour five (5) page resumemust provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet this technical qualification.

Demonstrated executive level expertise in leading, managing and analyzing policy issues related to complex international aviation, international transportation or international trade programs. This includes demonstrated executive level experience in bilateral and multilateral aviation negotiations, disposition of regulatory cases and the economic development impact such as activity on the national and global economy.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQsthat are required for all SES positions. Yourfive (5) page resumemust provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team BuildingECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical CredibilityECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology ManagementECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/NegotiatingFUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, andPublic Service Motivation.Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.EducationAdditional InformationRetirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP websiteEmployee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.Telework - Determined by agency policy.Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.