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Aviation Safety Inspector (AVS ODA Office)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Certification, System Oversight Division, Organization Designation Authorization, AIR-820
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Summary

The position is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling multiple, varying, complex assignments necessary to meet the outcomes and mission of the AVS Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Office, AIR-820. Special projects and teams are established in the ODA Office to focus on overseeing the ODA Program across AVS and operationalizing of the ODA Office.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/24/2020 to 08/06/2020
Salary
$82,632 - $128,103 per year

Salary shown includes base pay only. Locality will be added based on assigned duty location.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location, United States
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ACE-AIR-20-JDF-68206
Control number
574450100

Duties

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Work involves interaction with FAA employees and requires interaction with multiple stakeholders internally across AVS as well as externally with industry. The incumbent works in a team environment and must effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate to meet program and project goals. Ensures open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of systems oversight as it relates to production and/or maintenance systems, and/or operations, and/or airworthiness systems; Draws from experience in applying systems thinking to the below responsibilities as well as a broad level of experience and expert knowledge to identify, interpret, and apply guidance, policy, and regulations to assigned work or projects. Typical assignments include:

Defines and develops internal AVS ODA Office policies, governance and procedures; collaborating with AVS policy offices and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules, regulations and external concerns;

Collaborates directly with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and effective utilization of the AVS ODA Program through recommendations that affect policy, training, communication, data management, system oversight, performance management, and safety;

Promotes consistency of FAA audit functions across AVS under the ODA Program through evaluation of ODA holder oversight data and risk based decision making, development of performance measures and analyzing of data to evaluate the effectiveness of the ODA Office and the ODA Program as it relates to safety;

Serves as a Program Manager in the AVS ODA office who plays a key role in evaluating overall ODA program performance (ODA holder and FAA oversight organization) and in the resolution of disputes that could be wide ranging in nature. Includes the development of recommendations on programs or issues based on examination of situations or issues while considering prospective of all stakeholders. These situations would likely involve senior and or executive meeting support or participation.

Works with the AVS ODA Office Manager and/or management team members across AVS in the development, implementation, and administration of policies, systems, and key management tools needed to manage and control the ODA Program at the national level. Assists the manager in completing daily duties and responsibilities associated with supporting the operation of the office. Works independently and exercises sound judgment when making decisions affecting the office. In the absence of the manager may serve as acting manager for assigned office as well as other offices when needed or requested.

Signs office correspondence and reports ensuring that all actions and/or program reporting requirements assigned to the office are completed within defined schedules.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge when evaluating stakeholder compliance to ODA Program requirements. Supports or may provide input in the planning, organizing and evaluation of oversight programs for delegated organizations.

Provides guidance to less experienced employees serving as mentor, coach and role model within the office and across the organization. As a leader in the organization, assists the manager in promoting AVS’s goals and objectives by demonstrating behaviors that support informed decision-making and enhanced collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Qualifications

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver`s license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: A. Have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); C. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

APPLICANTS FOR AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR POSITIONS MUST ALSO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE APPLICABLE SPECIALTY per the OPM Qualification Standard. Please right click on the URL provided. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, to qualify for this position at the FV-1825-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but not limited to:

Broad practical knowledge and experience in the area of quality systems, methods, and techniques in the manufacture and/or maintenance, or operations or airworthiness of aircraft, products and/or articles to include designee/designation management and/ or having served as a representative of the FAA (i.e., Designee or Organization Designation Authorization administrator and/or unit member) under the FAA Delegation Program.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

Some, all or none may be interviewed.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each [insert KSA section name here], in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.



This is not a bargaining unit position.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Jonathan Ford
Phone
1 (816) 329-2686
Fax
1 (816) 329-2656
Email
jonathan.ford@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US

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