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Public Notice for Aerospace Engineer-Electrical/Avionics (Direct Hire)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS, Aircraft Certification Service
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Summary

Direct hiring authority for 0861 series is being used to fill this position. This position may be used to fill bargaining and non-bargaining unit positions.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
04/21/2023 to 11/28/2023
Salary
$49,773 - $92,690 per year

Salary range does not include locality pay. Locality pay rate is between 16.5% and 44.15% and is based on the assigned duty location.

Pay scale & grade
FV G - H
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations,
Many vacancies
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
ANM-AIR-23-PUB NOT-83710
Control number
721037400

Duties

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The incumbent serves as an Aerospace Engineer performing basic and routine (but progressively more difficult) assignments under close direction and detailed instruction provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. Work is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion for all aspects of quality.

Electrical/Avionics. G-BAND DUTIES: Applies basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts in order to accomplish aerospace engineering assignments. Incumbent is responsible for applying safety management principles using experience and engineering knowledge and risk management techniques in one or more of the technical disciplines in AIR. He/she serves as an Aerospace Engineer and may have responsibility for one or more of the following areas: regulatory oversight of aircraft certification programs and continuing operational safety in propulsion systems, airframe/structures, electrical systems, crash worthiness, flight test, engines, cabin safety, human-to-machine (previously known as human factors), avionics, emerging technologies, or mechanical systems.

Incumbent is responsible for applying safety management principles using engineering knowledge and risk management techniques to analyze and evaluate the safety and reliability of systems or components. Responsibilities may include review and evaluation of regulatory compliance for aircraft certification projects and initiation of safety determinations for continuing airworthiness. May assist with monitoring the Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) for technical and procedural compliance to the regulations as required. Coordinates with the manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish assignments.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit and with a Technical Advisor, mentor, Lead or Manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and to discuss the status of assignments. Limited contact may also occur with the public and contractors, under supervision. The incumbent may also work with applicants for design approvals related to 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, 29, or 33 and other 14 CFR parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) as assigned. The incumbent will become familiar with and utilize established policies/procedures, providing detailed guidance for variety of assignments. Refers problems and work issues to the manager or more experienced engineer when existing guidelines are not available or applicable.


He/She will complete a variety of specialized training assignments/requirements to further enhance the understanding and complexity of the organization and work assignments. The work activities supports the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organizational unit.

The incumbent performs other duties as assigned.

H-Band duties: H-band will perform similar duties as the G-band with less supervision and guidance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information section.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

A. Degree. Successful completion of a full four-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering in an accredited college or university. To be acceptable the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the ABET as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics;

OR,

B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

Professional registration: Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico;

Written Test: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico;

Specified academic courses: Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A;

Related curriculum: - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

In addition to the basic/alternative qualification requirements identified above, all applicants must demonstrate one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position directly related to work of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the G-Band: The G-Band is entry-level. To be qualified, applicants must meet the basic qualifications listed above.

To qualify for the FV-H band, one year equivalent to the FV-G or FG/GS-09/10. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position directly related to work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes:Experience in applying engineering concepts, principles and practices to the design, modification, or continued airworthiness.

Reference U.S. OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Professional Engineering Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf in conjunction with the Group Qualification Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF.

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 KSA, 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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the KSA's 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.

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/accreditation.

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.

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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.

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.

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position has a positive education requirement.

4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may result in you not being considered for the job.

5) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-ANM-AHR-empsvc@faa.gov and reference the announcement number.

6) Positions may be filled at the G or H pay band level.

7) Bargaining and Non-Bargaining unit position MAY be filled.

8) Locality pay rate is between 16.5% and 44.15% and is based on the assigned duty location.

Security Requirement: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Moderate Risk (5). The position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year periodic reinvestigation.



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

Gloria Gatan
Phone
1 (206) 231-4192
Fax
1 (206) 231-4150
Email
gloria.gatan@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Division
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US

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