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Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS,Office of Aerospace Medicine,Medical Certification Division,Med Review & Appeals Branch,AAM-310

Summary

This position is within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300), Medical Review & Appeals Branch (AAM-310), Review, Qualifications, & Evaluation Section B. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. 

Overview

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Accepting applications
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
$111,779 - $173,292 per year

Salary includes locality pay of 17.06%

Pay scale & grade
FV J
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
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AAC-AAM-26-AAM310-99776
Control number
886570200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA wide.

Duties

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Serves as the front line manager in the AAM-310 Medical Review and Appeals Branch. The work of the front line manager directly impacts the Aerospace Medical Certificate Division CAMI, AAM, AVS, and the mission of the FAA. Supervises and oversees the operation of subordinate employees including defining, planning, organizing assigned staff and other resources to accomplish division objectives, goals, and priorities. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs to accomplish the organizations objectives and major subdivisions/LOB/SO.

Performs managerial duties which typically includes planning, communicating the organization's vision, goals and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks/responsibilities, monitoring/evaluating performance, coaching, developing employee capabilities, approving leave, recommending/approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of work directed, budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures and an advanced understanding of AMCD objectives.

Provides assistance to higher level management on medical certification/examination processes, systems and physical examination (PE) records, technical and legal aspects of PE reports, program quality, and medical statistics. Represents higher management in the certification matters by serving as principle advisor and consultant. External contacts are typically with stakeholders and other external parties on complex matters such as explaining Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (CFAR) and Office of Aviation Medicine Policies.

Serves as key advisor in interpreting the CFAR to Aviation Medical Examiner (AMEs) as well as airmen. Advises airmen on their appeal rights as appropriate/acts as advisor to regional medical offices in all aspects of processing medical certification cases. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach.

Resolves all but unique problems without intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop/recommend new policies and procedures for resolutions.

Navigates activities that have a direct impact on projects and program objectives for more than one organizational unit and major subdivision that frequently affects the major subdivisions internal and external customers. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects and programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivisions.

Executes assignments that include: interpreting medical records, ensuring sufficient medical data is available to substantiate denial or issuance of medical certifications or other appropriate actions, assisting in developing and maintaining systems for the Document Imaging Workflow System (DIWS). Must have a solid understanding of how work activities contribute to the objectives of the organizational unit, major subdivisions and the Aerospace Medicines LOB. The duties are typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.

Carries out a variety of special, often sensitive information and assignments.

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 supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • See Required Documents & Additional Information

Qualifications

Reference Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, 963 series, in conjunction with the Supervisory Qualification Guide.

Qualification Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/legal-instruments-examining-series-0963/

Supervisory Qualification Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/generalschedule-qualification-standards/specialty-areas/supervisory-guide/

To qualify for the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression within the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Note: Experience at the second lower grade level can be credited when there is no position in the normal line of progression that is one grade lower than the position being filled.

Specialized Experience includes but is not limited to: Medical experience, which one reviews documents in case files/medical records for completeness and accuracy; using a variety of legal or regulatory references for document verification; analyzes data obtained from documents such as claim forms, application forms, contracts, medical records, or other legal/medical documents in order to make determinations; research and respond to inquiries/questions; managing a diverse workforce and/or leading others, including planning and assigning work, project management, decision making, improving and controlling performance, human relations, and employee participation; managing and providing oversight in programs.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Candidates must demonstrate evidence of having skill in examining documents that denote the diagnosis and treatment of disease, injuries, and deformities and includes prescription and other over-the-counter medicines and pharmaceuticals. 

Applications that do not demonstrate the Selective Placement Factor (SPF) will be considered not qualified and will not receive further review for this position.

Education

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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) 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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

NOTES:

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

2) 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.

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

4) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.

5) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACORECompensation.htm.

6) Position(s) may be realigned according to approved reorganization.

7) To check receipt of application you may email Ryan.Cappadony@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

Ryan Cappadony
Phone
1 (405) 954-4156
Email
Ryan.Cappadony@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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