Drug Program Coordinator Job in Fort Worth, TX

Vacancy No. AAC-AAM-25-ASW300E-93265 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $66,135.00 to $123,161.00 Grade G to H
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/25/2024 Close Date 12/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Worth, TX


Summary

The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. This position serves as a Drug Program Coordinator (DPC) which is critical to the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). The DPC coordinates all phases of the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol-testing program within a region/service area/country to include pre-employment/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Duties

Contacts are with customers who are both internal and external to the agency. Incumbent provides advice to management on the procedures for testing, chain of custody, and the ramifications of a positive test result. Monitors the urinalysis collection process. Serves as a principal point of contact with the contractor, contractor's laboratory personnel and FAA/DOT officials.

Resolves issues in relation to problems encountered either in the chain-of-custody and specimen integrity process or with the collection site. Arranges with contractor's legal representatives to provide expert witness testimony in cases involved in legal hearings. Develops statistical data and analyses on the program. Ensures that training is provided to managers, supervisors, and their staff on specimen collection procedures. Monitors performance of the contractor and prepares necessary reports. Some administrative duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the mailing out of test results. Incumbent complies with all Quality Management System (ISO-9001) requirements.

G Band:

  • Incumbent performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the direction of the manager and the Lead DPC.

  • Will apply experience and detailed knowledge to plan and accomplish job duties.

  • Will demonstrate some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks, however, duties are closely supervised.

  • May have frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as, gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customer’s situations. As necessary, some communication with contacts will be closely supervised.

  • Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es).

  • Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable.

  • Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities support activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO.

H Band:

  • Incumbent performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager and Lead Drug Program Coordinator.

  • Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish job duties. Duties are primarily performed independently.

  • Establish policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches.

  • Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee.

  • Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional. Refers to managers and/or more experienced professionals with issues that require their attention.

  • May help with solutions or make recommendations.

  • Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's.

NOTE: To facilitate all phases of the DOT drug and alcohol-testing program, there is a requirement for telephone availability. Telephone availability is a situation where the incumbent must be available by telephone during a portion of his/her off duty hours.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • Please review required Documents and additional information.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 10-11) level, you must demonstrate in your application you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) 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 includes: Experience working with drug and alcohol testing programs; compiling, evaluating, and analyzing statistical data; experience working with internal/external stakeholders; identify problems areas; interpreting and applying regulations.

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university.

OR

Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards for more information: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (GS/FG 12) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (GS/FG 10 - 11) 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 includes: Experience working with drug and alcohol testing programs; compiling, evaluating, and analyzing statistical data; perform management studies; experience working with internal/external stakeholders; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; interpreting and applying regulations

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

KSA Information

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.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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.

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.

NOTES:

1) Position may be filled at the G or H band level.

2) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

3) 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.

4) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

5) May be required to travel between 25 to 50 percent of the time.

6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration.

7) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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

Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).



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.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

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.

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Agency contact information

Ryan Cappadony
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
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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.

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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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