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This position serves as the Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ASCI) in the area of airport certification and safety.
Business Component:Southwest Region, Airports Division, Safety and Standards Branch, ASW-620
Learn more about this agency01/05/2018 to 01/26/2018
$64,552 - $100,057 per year
Salary includes locality payment of 22.61%
FV H
1 vacancy in the following location:
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
Yes
ASW-ARP-18-BM064-55515
487981200
This position serves as an Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ASCI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Office of Airports (ARP), Southwest Region. Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP), Airports Division, Safety and Standards Branch, Southwest Region.
Conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports including small hub and less complex Part 139 airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in the areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, marking signs, and lighting, snow and ice control, aircraft rescue and firefighting, handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials, traffic and wind direction indicators, airport emergency plan, self-inspection program, pedestrians and ground vehicles, obstructions, protection of NAVAIDS, public protection, wildlife hazard management , airport condition reporting, and identifying, marking and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas.
Reviews and approves Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures.
Reviews applications for Airport Operating Certificates and forwards to Lead Inspector or manager for approval or denial recommendation.
Reviews petitions from airport owners for exemptions from any or all of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements. Coordinates all petitions with Lead Inspector or manager.
Conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports.
Conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans to ensure operational safety during construction meets standard.
Reviews wildlife hazard assessments wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports and works closely with the airports, wildlife biologists, other technical experts and stakeholders to reduce hazardous wildlife and attractants on and in the vicinity of airports.
Conduct Runway Safety Area Inventories, which may include physical inspection of a safety area to determine what is installed and if it meets agency standards.
Reviews individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements.
Supports various safety training outreach efforts with various stakeholders to include out of region training initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position may require the inspector to drive significant distances (100-300 miles) and requires the inspector to walk considerable distances to inspect airfield pavement, safety areas, lighting, markings, signage, and fueling systems. Frequently this requires working around the hazards of moving aircraft (taxiing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles. The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.
Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Course which places the candidate in a strenuous physical heat controlled environment with fire protection suits and self-contained breathing apparatus that could be heavy and awkward.
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Candidates must have One Year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-G, FG/GS-5/9) ) level in the federal service that demonstrates the ability to perform successfully the duties of the position that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 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 for this position may include, but is not limited to experience that demonstrates experience conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations. Experience reviewing airport certification manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
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We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Travel may be required.
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.
Form(s) may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail or fax. If you choose to submit the form via fax, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of the form. Illegible forms will result in loss of consideration. Mailed or faxed forms should be addressed to the agency point of contact listed in this vacancy announcement.
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Interviews: If selecting official decide to interview one candidates all has to be interviewed.
Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. For Noncritical-Sensitive (Level 2), this position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Core Compensation Position: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://employees.faa.gov/employee_services/pay_perf/pay/core_comp_plan/
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/487981200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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