The Obstruction Evaluation (OE) Team Manager directs a subordinate staff OE Specialists and Technicians responsible for conducting and completing aeronautical studies on the impact of proposed and/or existing structures on the National Airspace System (NAS). Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO. This work directly impacts the accomplishment of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strategic objectives and the safety of the NAS.
Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspect of air traffic control, airports operations, flight procedures, automation, and skills in interpreting 49 USC and 14 CFR Part 77 to evaluate and monitor OE Specialists and technicians in the performance of their duties. He/she interprets 49 USC §44718 and 14 CFR Part 77 to support staff in ensuring OE determinations are both accurate and in compliance with law and regulation. Directs the team in analyzing air traffic control and instrument flight procedures and possesses understanding of the impact that a structure has on air operations. Ensures appropriate determinations are made by the OE Team regarding impacts to airports and instrument flight rules (IFR) or visual flight rules (VFR) traffic patterns and flyways. Oversees OE determinations concerning structures such as Wind Turbine Farms, radio antennas, and cell towers by analyzing structures and electronics communications systems to include impact on operations such as to communication, navigation, and surveillance systems or other components of the NAS.
Manages the work of OE Specialists and Technicians responsible for evaluating the potential impacts that a proposed or existing structure may have on public use or military airports, aeronautical facilities, and air traffic control. Possesses advanced knowledge of civilian or military air traffic control to manage the OE program for a defined section of the United States and directs specialists and technicians to conduct aeronautical studies and determine whether a structure is a hazard to air navigation or would require a change in aeronautical operation or procedure. Oversees determinations of a structure's effect upon usage of navigable airspace and whether a structure impacts an aircraft's ability to navigate along a specific route by using experience as an instructor in navigation or in piloting procedures and techniques. Applies advanced knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, procedures, rules, directives, and regulations concerned with air traffic, airports, and flight operations to provide guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where ATO and FAA wide interests are at state.
Contacts are primarily within AJV-A5, Mission Support Services and the ATO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Interacts with "Division Responders" or evaluators, including FAA lines of business and the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. External contact may include participating in Agency negotiations with stakeholders concerning proposed construction that otherwise would be a hazard to the National Airspace System to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the organizational unit, within guidelines.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational units/projects/programs. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or request additional resources as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Starting at $109,313 Per Year (FV K)
