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Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner (Conveyances)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA, AVS, Flight Standards, Civil Aviation Registry Division, Aircraft Registration Branch, AFB-710

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Front Line Manager for a team of Legal Instrument Examiners.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/27/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$90,547 - $140,335 per year

Salary includes locality of 17.06%

Pay scale & grade
FV I
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
Temporary - 2 years; may be made permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AAC-FS-26-AFB710-99647
Control number
877099300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within AFB-710

Duties

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Manages and directs the functions of the Aircraft Registration Branch, AFB-710, in the accomplishment of its assigned responsibilities in support of the mission of the Civil Aviation Registry. Plans, establishes priorities, manages resources, assigns tasks and responsibilities; coaches and develops employee capabilities, approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Interviews candidates, makes selections, and monitors/evaluates performance of section employees.

The incumbent will have contact with Congressional staff officials, various government agencies, FAA Security, the general public, attorneys, Federal offenders, and former offenders. Further contacts are made on a recurring basis with U.S. Attorney personnel, Aeronautical Center legal counsel, company officials, industry representatives, State department personnel, foreign authorities, officers of both State and Federal courts, and Federal and State law enforcement personnel. The purpose of such contacts is to plan, discuss program status, and/or interpret policies/procedures.

The section's responsibilities include the technical and regulatory aspects of the agency's nation-wide program for adjudicating aircraft registration applications and legal instruments affecting title to interest in property establishing ownership of aircraft and security conveyances affecting title to or interest in aircraft, engines, propellers, and spare parts locations. This program is interpretive and analytical involving decisions on applications submitted for the issuance of a certificate of aircraft registration or the legality of conveyances submitted granting an interest in aircraft, engines, propellers or spare parts locations. This position interfaces with officials from many levels of government, both domestic and foreign. The services provided affect a number of agency programs, including, but not limited to, the drug enforcement program and the Flight Standards field enforcement programs. This position supports several complex technical and administrative functions.

The incumbent applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of human resources and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the Civil Aviation Registry.

Contacts are primarily with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers within the Examination Sections, the Aircraft Registration Branch and the Civil Aviation Registry to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. The incumbent has frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to explain policies, procedures or for other project/ program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for the Examination Sections within guidelines.

Work is typically governed by established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available for applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in developing new policies and procedures.

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 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).
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents and Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (GS/FG-13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the, FV-H (GS/FG-12/13) level. 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 includes: Experience adjudicating aircraft registration applications and legal instruments affecting title to interest in aircraft, engines, propellers, and spare parts locations; experience in analyzing applications; experience in providing guidance, planning, decision making, and interpreting policies/procedures.

Education

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 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 and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); 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.

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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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

  1. Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
  2. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  3. 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.
  4. This position may be filled within different sections of AFB-710.
  5. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
  6. 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
  7. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com
  8. To check receipt of submitted documents, please email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz
Phone
1 (405) 954-7981
Email
sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
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