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The position serves as an Aviation Safety Analyst in the Business Operations Section (AIR-743) within the Integration and Performance Branch (AIR-740).
06/02/2023 to 06/22/2023
$59,797 - $92,690 per year
The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.
FV H
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
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ANM-AIR-23-0877725-84844
729175300
This announcement is open to current, permanent AVS and AMA-200 employees only.
The Aviation Safety Analyst performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experience technical specialist. Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs to improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency and/or meet strategic objectives. Performs special studies and assists in developing plans, policies, procedures, guidance, resources, and similar documents on operational and administrative matters. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines.
Applies knowledge of FAA/AVS/AIR policies and objectives to identify, define and organize resources for work assignments and projects/programs/work activities. Typical assignments include supporting management and/or teams leading large projects and or programs such as, Certification, Records Management (RM), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Designee Management, Congressional Inquiries, etc.; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; and predicting potential issues and proposing preventative action. These programs/projects directly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The incumbent works with manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional to resolves problems involving interpretation and application of operational policy, including establishing standards and preparing performance work plans and assessments.
Demonstrate some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Initiates and maintains effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders, and builds cooperative, ongoing working relationships to advance the mission of Aircraft Certification Services (AIR).
Contacts are internal and external. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems. Refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced technical specialist when guidelines are not available. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approval of reports for internal and external distribution on projects, programs, and other work. Performance is reviewed through status reports to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
The work activities support the activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO.
For the FV-H level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level (FV-G/GS-5-9). This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience include:
- Experience with the development and execution of programs that improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and meet strategic objectives in one or more of the following items: business planning, budget oversight, financial reporting, recruitment, staffing, training, and/or employee outreach and engagement. OR;
- Experience in collecting, compiling and tracking technical and non-technical data for complex administrative procedures using automated management systems and tools; ability to maintain document inventories, repositories and advanced use of computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Visio, Report Builder, FAA systems, etc.).
- Experience includes the ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for complex/difficult problems; and the ability to recommend improvements to processes that aid in the effectiveness of the program operations.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
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 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 WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE 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. 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.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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 located in AIR-743. However, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill vacancies in other AIR offices.
Duty location negotiable: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Duty Location which will be discussed at selection. This is not a remote position.
Only the following locations will be negotiable. Percentages next to City/State represents the locality rate for that location:
FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
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.
Applicants must apply on-line. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your application (i.e. transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents) may be uploaded in USAJOBS or faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages.
If you are an 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 an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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 be submitted 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 be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a 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:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729175300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.