Supervisory Attorney - Washington, United States - Federal Aviation Administration

Description

** Supervisory Attorney (Branch Manager)**

**Department of Transportation**

** Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division, Acquisition & Hearing Branch (AGC-520)**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

Yes as determined by agency policy

**Duties**

** Summary**

Serves as a managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel, Acquisition & Fiscal Law Division, responsible for an extensive and diverse array of acquisition, real estate, and fiscal matters that are of critical importance to the agency's mission.

**Responsibilities**

Serves as the first-level manager for attorneys and support staff assigned to the branch. Reports directly to the Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition & Fiscal Law (AGC-500).

Provides expert legal advice, interpretations, opinions, and innovative solutions, regarding all aspects of real estate matters and contract formation and administration, including fiscal law, bankruptcy, conflicts of interest, comparative acquisition systems, environmental, ethics, export control, information disclosure, intellectual property, legislative technical assistance, mergers, policy, procurement integrity, property disposal, security, suspension and debarment, and/or socio-economic laws affecting acquisitions. Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan. Possesses expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving. Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys and support staff.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, including expertise in both acquisition law and the technical areas within the branch's portfolio to the work of the branch and often personally deals with the most complex legal matters falling within the purview of the branch. Also has an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Actively involved in both long-term and immediate operations of the division. Shares responsibility and collaborates with higher-level managers and leaders in developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs.

Oversees a branch responsible for providing legal support, processing acquisition, fiscal law, and real estate inquiries, matters, policy, and litigation generated by client offices in support of the multi-billion dollar modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and Acquisition Management System (AMS) requirements and guidance. The branchs work has national and agency-wide significance, and directly affects the FAAs ability to meet its aviation safety responsibilities.

As required, provides legal support to the FAA Aviation Insurance, Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Insider Threat, and Facilities programs involving issues of a classified nature.

Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave requests; and taking, recommending, and/or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures, and identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/ project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies the principles of management, strategic planning, and fiscal management to the work of the division. Responsible for the efficient management and safeguarding of resources and assures internal controls meet agency standards.

**Travel Required**

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

** Supervisory status**

Yes

** Promotion Potential**

NA

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

+ US Citizenship is required.

+ Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

+ Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

+ This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

+ **Veterans preference does not apply to Attorney positions. PLEASE do not submit any documentation related to veterans preference.** ** Qualifications**

To qualify for this position, **ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria**:

(1) have a JD Degree from an accredited law school;

(2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia;

(3) be an active member of that bar; and

(4) Meet the technical requirements designated for the position:

+ minimum of 3 years legal experience at a level equivalent to a full-performance level attorney; and

+ experience in one or more of the practice areas covered by the position (acquisition, real estate, and fiscal matters); and

+ experience directing and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects in a professional or legal environment; or legal practice involving interaction or contact with higher level managers (including clients, internal management or external managers) concerning the status and progress of programs, projects or cases.You should include relevant examples of experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

***Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.***

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

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Requirement for Managerial Probationary Period: Unless previously completed, selectee must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position.

***Due to the pandemic, and individual states with varying phases of reopening, the selectees reporting date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as the employee is allowed to report to the workplace. The selectee may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full-time, until it is safe to relocat