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Supervisory Medical Officer

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety (AVS),Office of Aerospace Medicine,ASO-300
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Summary

The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 10/22/2022
Closed date: 11/10/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is not remote. Telework is for emergencies and situational.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (U.S. Citizens) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees. A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Salary
$146,907 - $203,700 per year

Salary includes 22.63% locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FV L
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AAC-AAM-23-ASO300-81224
Control number
684967000

Duties

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Serves as a Supervisory Medical Officer, Flight Surgeon, and is responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel in a Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Office. The Flight Surgeon (FS) assists the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) and Deputy Regional Flight Surgeon (DRFS) in the accomplishment of all functions within a Regional Aerospace Medicine Division, including managing and directing regional aerospace medicine programs.

The FS assists the RFS and DRFS in developing and communicating regional positions on Aerospace Medicine policy and operational issues, as well as ensuring consistency in regional program standards, policies, and operations. The incumbent assists the RFS and DRFS in the administration of the Airmen Medical Certification Program, Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) Program, Air Traffic Control Specialist and Applicant Examination Program, and the Internal Substance Abuse Program throughout the regions, as well as, provides medical advice to agency lines of business, as needed. The incumbent conducts and participates in medical education programs for airmen and agency employees and assists the RFS and DRFS by administering the FAA employee substance abuse program. The incumbent reports directly to the RFS and/or DRFS in all technical and administrative matters and represents the Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters within their geographic area of responsibility.

The FS is responsible for personnel actions over assigned regional staff and evaluates performance of subordinate employees. Approves leave, assigns work, allocates resources, employs effective decision-making to guide staff in meeting daily operational demands. Provides guidance for training and developmental opportunities. Additionally, resolves complaints and minor disciplinary matters, when applicable.

The FS administers and operates regional programs, which determine the clearance status of agency employees subject to medical standards and medical certification of airmen. Conducts periodic visits to facilities to advise and assist on medical matters. Supports the management of the FAA Employee Substance Abuse Program in the region. Assists with implementing Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS) at the regional level.

Provides professional advice and guidance to the regional administrators and other officials in all aerospace medical issues, when necessary. Supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. The physician often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations.

The FS represents the RFS and/or Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters within their geographic area of responsibility. Contacts are internal and external to AAM, to include officials of DOT and FAA, airmen, ATCS, the flying public, and representatives of the aviation industry.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status.
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Medical Licenses & Certificates Required-Copies must be submitted.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (copies of transcripts must be uploaded)

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (copy of licensure must be uploaded)

Note: An agency may waive the licensure requirement for research positions not involving direct patient care.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

AND,

EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have three (3) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position being filled.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position.

Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well Qualified applicants will have a current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification. For verification, please upload certification with your application packet.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

KSA INFORMATION:

Information Regarding KSAs: 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, 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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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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. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Notes:

1) If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy (FAATP).

2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits

4) Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $203,700, the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L 104-264 paragraph 40122c).

5) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

6) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email Kinsley.L.Kerlick@faa.gov.



This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

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

Kinsley Kerlick
Fax
1 (405) 954-3003
Email
kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-C400
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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