This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/557290900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position serves as an Airport Certification and Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Airports (ARP) (Central Region).
Learn more about this agency01/22/2020 to 02/12/2020
$54,256 - $84,103 per year
The salary listed includes a locality payment of 17.13% for Kansas City, MO.
FV G
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
I
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
Yes
ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65610
557290900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Open to current or former excepted service Federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former Federal employees must have met a one year probationary/trial period in the competitive or excepted service.
With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at non-hub Part 139 certificated Airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in the areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, pavement markings, 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 Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures. Forwards to more experienced inspectors and/or the Lead Inspector for approval or denial.
With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports.
With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans to ensure operational safety during construction meets standards.
With assistance from more experienced inspectors, reviews wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports.
Reviews individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment: This position requires up to 75% travel. A valid driver’s license is required.
This position requires 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 heavy objects, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.
Physical Requirement: 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.
To qualify for the FV-G Band Level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, and at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level that demonstrates knowledge of airport operations and airport safety.
Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) and demonstrates knowledge of airport operations and airport safety is necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other non specialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions.
Applicants should include examples of their experience in their work history.
Concurrent consideration is being given to candidates applying under Vacancy Announcements ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65611/FV-G; ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65612/FV-H; ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65613/FV-H; ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65614/FV-I and ACE-ARP-20-KJC-65615/FV-I. Selection may be made at the FV-G, or FV-H or FV-I pay band. If selection is made at the FV-G or FV-H, future promotion(s) may occur, if and when, there is higher level work to be performed, the manager assigns the higher level work and the incumbent meets qualifications and shows the capacity to perform the work. In all cases, the manager will decide whether or not to promote based on the needs of the organization. There is NO mandatory requirement for promotion to the next higher pay band.
Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting all training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
Education substitution for qualifications - At the FV-G Band Level: a Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university. To qualify based on education you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. 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
Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/ for more information.
To qualify based on education, you MUST upload/attach or fax a copy of your college transcripts at time of application. Please write the vacancy announcement number on the top of the first page of your transcripts and upload/attach to your application or fax it to . Your transcripts MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.(816) 329-2656
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
This position requires up to 75% or less travel.Work Environment: This position may require the inspector to drive significant distances (100-300 miles) and requires the inspector to walk considerable distances to inspect airfield pavements, safety areas, lighting, markings, signage, and fueling systems. Frequently this requires working around the hazards of moving aircraft (taxing, 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. Physical Requirement: 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.
Foreign Education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited US educational institution in terms of equivalency 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. Documents must be uploaded/attached or a faxed to and MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement.(816) 329-2656
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 on your resume, 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. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application.
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.
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 referred to the selecting official for consideration. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Current and former permanent civilian employees (or qualified civil service employees) from competitive or excepted service agencies must have completed a one-year probationary or trial period in the competitive or excepted service.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
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.
Submit/Upload completed OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. SF-50, OF-306 &/or veterans' documentation) you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages. Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date. If qualifying based upon education, you must upload or fax an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) on or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement in order to receive consideration. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. OF-306, transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to on or before the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in loss of consideration. If selected, applicant must provide official transcript(s). We cannot guarantee timely receipt and assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of uploaded or faxes, illegible documents will result in loss of consideration. Please limit your fax to a maximum of 10 pages. You only need to submit those items required on this vacancy announcement.
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.
Submit/Upload completed OF-306. If qualifying based upon education, you must upload or fax an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) on or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement in order to receive consideration. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (816) 329-2656 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in loss of consideration. If selected, applicant must provide official transcript(s). We cannot guarantee timely receipt and assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of uploaded or faxes, illegible documents will result in loss of consideration. Please limit your fax to a maximum of 10 pages. You only need to submit those items required on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.
Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are those veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
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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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system.
AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position.
If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it.
If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/557290900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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