Supervisory Transportation Specialist

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Office of Airline Information (OAI). This position serves as the Director, (OAI) reporting to the Deputy Director (BTS) to advance the mission to analyze and integrate data from multiple sources and disseminate timely and relevant transportation- related information and statistics.

As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist, you will: Supervise and manage a staff of experts and highly technical personnel in aviation, including but not limited to domestic and international passenger travel, average fares, fuel and consumption costs, industry employment and jobs, and airline carrier performance data. Direct the planning, initiation, and management of statistical products involving commercial aviation; oversee a team that develop and manage data programs and products; identify gaps and inconsistencies in complex data, oversee the timely publication of statistics on commercial aviation, direct rapid responses to short term information requests, and advise BTS leadership of strategies and tactics to assure integration of commercial aviation data with other BTS products. Develop specific requirements, long-term strategic goals and objectives, and schedules of completion for tasks involved. Review long- and short-range plans, resource projections, priorities, and justifications for adequacy of recommendations and evaluates and make authoritative technical judgments on concepts, proposals, and alternative solutions to technical problems that have the effect of determining major directions for OAI. Direct and provide leadership in collecting, processing and tabulating transportation statistics and data analysis activities. Based on expert knowledge of emerging national and international aviation issues and data needs, direct the data needs into integrated programs of research and analysis. Also, respond to high-priority requests and requirements. The ideal candidate for this position is a leader and authoritative expert in commercial aviation statistics. The candidate will possess a unique blend of management skills, deep technical acumen in data analysis and production of high-quality, nationally significant transportation data, competence in safeguarding data integrity, and the ability to navigate high-stakes, nationally visible policy environments.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. See Other information for additional instructions.