Airport Airspace Specialist (Service Area)

Summary The incumbent serves as the Airport Airspace Specialist for the assigned Central Region and is responsible for oversight, tracking and conducting evaluation notices of proposed or actual construction, alterations, activation and deactivation of private and public use airports not included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems ( NPIAS ) airports/landing areas (heliports, seaplane bases etc.). Responsible for evaluating notices of construction or alteration on public use airports. Responsibilities Incumbent serves as a recognized subject matter expert and Central Region POC for all airport airspace matters and provides advice and guidance to less-experienced professionals. Works closely with the Office of Airports Headquarters and obtains direction from the Central Region Airports Division Director to develop and disseminate guidance and information in the implementation and support of FAA Joint Order 7400.2 Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. May act as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities. 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. Typical assignments may include providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Provides oversight, tracking and evaluates notices filed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 157 and coordinates with the other Service Area Airport Airspace Specialists and the Office of Airports Headquarters to ensure consistency across the nation, improve FAA response time, and maintain accurate airport and runway aeronautical data. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Applies knowledge of the airport airspace environment to evaluate aeronautical studies of proposed or actual construction, alterat To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account