This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729870200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Airports, Regional Airports Division. The incumbent serves as the Airports Compliance Specialist responsible for assessing and evaluating complaints in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 13, of non- compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures related to the terms and conditions of federal land transfers and federal grant obligations that include airport rates, charges, and revenue diversion.
Learn more about this agency06/06/2023 to 06/15/2023
$78,364 - $121,470 per year
Salary above includes a 31.05% locality pay.
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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.
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1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
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ANE-ARP-23-084-84885
729870200
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 Veterans. (Veterans Recruitment Act is not applicable at this grade level).
Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. May perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams.
Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge with limited oversight from management and/or the Lead Compliance Program Manager, performs the following duties for Office of Airports: conducting Land Use Compliance Inspections at Federally obligated airports, preparing land use compliance reports, tracking progress of sponsor corrective actions through completion, reviewing sponsor corrective action plans for compliance with obligations and resolution of findings, assisting in providing follow up actions on Land Use Compliance Inspections, and coordinating information on land use audits with ACO-100. Performs investigations and drafts reports that substantiate findings and if necessary could be used as a basis for administrative or legal action.
Provides information to officials in the airports division, public agencies, municipalities, airport sponsors, and general public on the intent of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards as they relate to the use of airport revenue as required in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Revenue Use Policy, 64 Federal Register, 7696 dated February 16, 1999. Researches land release issues and provides guidance to project managers. As necessary, prepares and coordinates Federal Register notices for proposed land releases. Researches and provides responses to questions on established policies and procedures. Reviews airport audits reported under the Department of Transportation, OIG and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 (single audit); and works with management and/or senior staff to resolve any outstanding issues and findings.
Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and small projects.
Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and LOB/SO, with some contact with customers and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and discuss the statuses of assignments. In some technical areas, may have regular contact with customers and/or external organizations. Provides information on Part 13 conclusions to assist Headquarters personnel on 14 CFR Part 16 complaints, and provides assistance with follow up actions on Part 16 corrective action plans. Provides information to field offices, government agencies, airport consultants, aviation industry representatives and public on federal regulations and FAA policy, and FAA Order 5190.6, Airport Compliance Requirements. Coordinates with the Office of Inspector General on issues of unlawful revenue diversion and assists the Airport Certification Staff and Airport District Offices as necessary.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Conducts preliminary analysis in accordance with current Federal Law and FAA Policy to determine if an airport sponsors’ actions are consistent with its federal obligations. Monitors and enforces obligations in order to protect the public interest in civil aviation and achieve compliance with federal laws. This includes the investigation and completion of Part 13 informal complaints filed against airports for alleged violations of various federal laws, regulations, and grant assurances.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To qualify for this position, candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-G, FG/GS-5/9) that is typically in or 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 in this 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 for this position is:
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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
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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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
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 KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation.
FAA's Core Compensation Pay Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm
Incomplete Application: Please follow all instructions carefully. Error or omissions may affect your rating or further consideration for this vacancy.
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 submit an electronic application via Aviator and supplemental documents (i.e. DD214, etc.) uploaded to their Aviator application or faxed by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the application and required documentation by the closing date will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
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.
All FAA employees MUST submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), (see below on required information needed on SF-50).
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.
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.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729870200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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