The Branch manager is responsible for a branch that includes four small and three medium hub airports. This responsibility includes 306 Federally funded airports throughout Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri including more than 35 Part 139 certified airports.
Supervises the assistant branch manager and technical staff of up to 17 employees staff engaged in administering all aspects of Airports programs.
The selectee is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) ensuring, at a high level, the appropriate coordination (both internal and external) takes place. The program involves airport planning (airport master planning, state and/or metropolitan system planning) and implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The AIP requires annual updates to the office of Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and includes primary and non-primary airports.
Collaborates with all organizations and stakeholders to address corporate level initiatives, acting as an Agent of FAA for meeting with DOT, States, local municipalities, Airports, etc.
The selectee will interface with others to achieve organizational objectives and exercise delegated authority in advising Federal, state, and local officials on laws, regulations, and innovative solutions regarding airport development and operations.
Establishes, monitors, and evaluates program goals. Initiates, strengthens, or eliminates programs or major projects to meet established goals and regional and agency objectives. Reports status and effectiveness of programs and initiatives to higher levels within Airports Division.
Provides input to the identification and resolution of problems and cooperates with officials on matters pertaining to problems and complaints of discrimination.
Coordinates all program activities with the Division and ensures timely and responsive customer service.
Ensures airport development projects provide the protection and enhancement of the environment and sponsor compliance with terms of agreements entered into as a condition of receiving federal assistance.
Provides advisory service to the public on airport safety, planning, design, construction, environmental and maintenance matters.
Assures the uniform application of FAA airport planning, programming, design, construction and land acquisition standards and policy in federally-assisted airport development projects.
Maintains the overall organizational health of all staff members to quickly, fairly, and effectively handle any personnel challenges; ensure the development of staff members, and leading the office.
Determines any needed organizational changes to the office structure that allows for more efficient and effective accomplishment of the work, and puts these changes into effect. Oversees resources and establishes programs to reduce resource usage and operating costs without adversely affecting overall operation.
Exercises the full range of managerial responsibilities to include strategic planning and initiatives, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, supervises and develops staff, approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Starting at $129,700 Per Year (FV K)