This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/615126200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Due to the Pandemic and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee’s report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is determined by state and Federal officials that employees are allowed to report to the workplace where this position is located, on a regular basis.
Learn more about this agency09/23/2021 to 10/11/2021
$96,770 - $150,021 per year
Salary includes 15.95% locality for Oklahoma City, OK area.
FV J
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (U.S. Citizens) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees. A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
Yes
Yes
AAC-ATO-21-AJF2100-74628
615126200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and PWD/PWTD. VRA is ineligible at this level.
Plans, designs, initiates, and conducts a variety of independent and interdependent studies and/or advises, coordinates, and assists groups' efforts to identify problems relating to policies/programs which are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on the maintenance of aircraft and are critical to the FAA's regulatory mission.
Responsible for communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinate employees; coaching and developing employees capabilities; approving leave; taking or approving corrective disciplinary actions as appropriate; recognizing talent and using teamwork effectively to achieve business results.
This position has full authority to make airworthiness determinations, therefore must possess current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, in accordance with 14 CFR Parts (65.83, 121, 135, 145). Has delegated authority to coordinate with management and the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for approval of changes to the Repair Station Manual, General Maintenance Manual (GMM), and related manuals for the continuous airworthiness maintenance programs. Responsible for the development, acceptance, and implementation of all aircraft maintenance/inspection programs including technical manuals, publications, printing and distribution, and/or acceptance data for the FAA fleet of aircraft. Responsible for the development and currency of customer and agency aircraft inspection and maintain programs. Formulates plans and policies on long-range basis and for changes to major program segments as a result of technology or regulatory changes. Makes assessments on required manual changes for safety issues, program impact, changes to technical publications and aircraft maintenance and inspection programs in a timely manner. Recommends program aspects or elements to initiated, dropped, curtailed or modified.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Manages the organization's budget and reallocates resources among programs or requests additional resources to meet overall requirements. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning processes, including projecting both short/long-term needs.
Applies an advanced knowledge of 14 CFR standards (65.83, 121, 135, 145) for industry operation of similar size, scope, and complexity. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of Flight Program Operations, ATO/FAA.
Contacts are primarily internal and on occasion, external with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status and results of programs and forecast expectations and outcomes.
Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical and strategic, short-term objectives of Flight Program Operations.
Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for the Maintenance Support Group and Flight Program Operations.
Work frequently affects Flight Program Operation's internal and external customers.
OPM Group Coverage Qualifications Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for Engineering Technician Series Positions.
To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-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 may include but is not limited to: experience leading, researching and adhering to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 121, 135 or 145; experience with an organization's budget and reallocates resources among programs or requests additional resources to meet overall requirements.; experience with the development, acceptance, and implementation of aircraft maintenance/inspection programs including technical manuals, publications, printing and distribution, and/or acceptance data.
AND
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined as selective placement factors for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
Selective Placement Factor:
- Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate and meet one of the following:
- Candidates must possess and document experience managing Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and reliability programs for one of the following: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft or Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft.
OR
- Possess and document experience in overseeing or leading a quality operation for the following operations: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft or Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft.
A copy of your A&P certificate must be submitted with your application.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
See Qualifications Required.
Information Regarding KSA’s:
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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 KSAs 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.
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. 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.
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.
NOTES:
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 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.
4) This announcement may be used to fill vacancies anywhere within AJF-2100.
5) 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.
6) This position has the following Selective Placement Factors: Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate and meet one of the following:
Candidates must possess and document experience managing Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and reliability programs for one of the following: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft or Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft.
OR
Possess and document experience in overseeing or leading a quality operation for the following operations: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft or Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft.
A copy of your A&P certificate must be submitted with your application.
7) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov and reference the announcement number. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT Jeff Westlake at, Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov or (405) 954-7947.
8) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com.
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.
Notification of Personnel Action (Current SF-50), Documentation, e.g. transcripts/certifications will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or submitted to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you are requesting consideration for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment, you must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that:
* May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery or letterhead with an official signature.
* Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority, outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).
* Must indicate that the individual is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. Does not need to detail specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation. 30% or More Disabled Veteran, see below.
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.
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/615126200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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