Aerospace Engineer (Project Officer) Job in FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info

Vacancy No. ASW-AIR-25-SRW146-94424 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $94,544.00 to $146,571.00 Grade J to J
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/28/2025 Close Date 3/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info


Summary

Serves as an Aerospace Engineer (Project Officer) in the Policy & Standards Division of Aircraft Certification Service (AIR).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current or Former federal employees who have completed a one-year probationary period or trail period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will also be accepted from preference eligible and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active-duty service.

Duties

The incumbent works with the Compliance & Airworthiness Division, System Oversight Division, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Flight Standards, and foreign civil airworthiness authorities (FCAAs) to facilitate development of certification requirements and methods of compliance to those requirements for FAA offices responsible for domestic type certification and validation for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, primary and restricted category airplanes, gliders, balloons, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), autonomous aerial vehicles, vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and airships. Specializes in managing the application of technical, regulatory, and administrative policy for the purposes of certification, and validation. Identifies issues as early as possible in certification and validation projects. Coordinates and develops effective solutions to issues using established guidance and policy, as well as recognizing when new or revised policy may be necessary.

The incumbent develops briefing papers, issue papers, and track all project matters that involve the policy and regulatory specialists. Provides guidance and historical knowledge to facilitate decision-making and to help settle disputes. Fosters and demonstrates effective written and verbal communication within the divisions of AIR and FCAAs regarding regulations, policy and procedure, and issues associated with the type certification and validation of aircrafts and air vehicles mentioned above. Understands and represents the interests of the Policy & Standards Division and could be assigned to national and international teams that support development or revision of policy, regulations, and introduction of new technology.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/ programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer.

Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. The work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions and/or LOB's/SO's and may impact on the objectives of the FAA. The work may affect the safety and security of customers.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • This is not a remote position; Employee will report to an FAA facility.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Successful completion of a full four-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering in an accredited college or university. To be acceptable the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the ABET as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; OR,

ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Professional registration: Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico;
  • Written Test: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico;
  • Specified academic courses: Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A;
  • Related curriculum: - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, all applicants must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-I FG/GS-13) in the Federal government. 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 must include.

- Experience evaluating and approving the design of aircraft products and/or articles based on the applicable certification or validation requirements, special conditions, applicable policy and guidance and good design practices.

Also, to view the full Individual Occupational Requirements for entry into this occupation, visit the following OPM webpage: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

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/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence 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.

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Additional information

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.

This position is located in AIR-613. However, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in any of the other AIR 600 Division Offices or Duty Stations.

Duty location/locality pay will be determined based on selection for one of the locations listed on this vacancy announcement. Employee will report to an FAA facility.

Only the following duty locations are available:

Anchorage, AK; Juneau, AK; Birmingham/ Vestavia Hills, AL; Little Rock, AR; Phoenix, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Fresno, CA; Long Beach, CA; Palmdale, CA; Lakewood, CA; Alameda, CA; Riverside, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Van Nuys, CA; El Segundo, CA; Denver, CO; Enfield, CT; Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Miramar/Hollywood, FL; Tampa, FL; Hapeville, GA; College Park, GA; Honolulu, HI; Ankeny, IA; Boise, ID; Des Plaines, IL; Springfield, IL; Plainfield, IN; Wichita, KS; Louisville, KY; Baton Rouge, LA; Burlington, MA; Glen Burnie, MD; South Portland, ME; Belleville/Ypsilanti, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO; Saint Ann, MO; Jackson, MS; Helena, MT; Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC; Fargo, ND; Lincoln, NE; Nashua, NH; Saddle Brook, NJ; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV; Reno, NV; Latham, NY; Jamaica, NY; East Farmingdale, NY; Farmingdale, NY; Westbury, NY; Rochester, NY; Cincinnati, OH; North Olmsted, OH; Columbus, OH; Vandalia, OH; Bethany, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Hillsboro, OR; Pittsburgh, PA; Allentown, PA; New Cumberland(Harrisburg), PA; Philadelphia, PA; Coraopolis, PA; Fairview Township, PA; San Juan, PR; Charleston, SC; West Columbia, SC; Rapid City, SD; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Irving, TX; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX; San Antonio, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Richmond, VA; Herndon, VA; Des Moines, WA; Spokane Valle, WA; Milwaukee, WI; Charleston, WV; Casper, WY.

FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.html

Security Requirement: High Risk (6). 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.

Interview Statement: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.

Incomplete Applications: 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.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING EDUCATION:

Transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who have occupied an Engineering position in the FAA. If you are not a current FAA employee in an Engineering position or other career field with a minimum education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or a list of courses, grades earned, completion date, and quarter and semester hours earned by the closing date of this announcement. If selected, official transcripts will be required. 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

Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee):


You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, NOT SF-52. Notification of Personnel Action that verifies tenure (block 24, code1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.



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.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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:

  • 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 (optional)


Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Stephanie Wright
Phone
1 (817) 222-5875
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
stephanie.r-ctr.wright@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US

Next steps

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.


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