Duties
Provides expert technical knowledge and support to Aviation Safety Inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from Federal Aviation Administration records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases. Provides technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance, investigation, and/or enforcement.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Positions may be filled at any grade level.
- Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
- Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should referent the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-8 LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level.
Specialized Experience* may include but not limited to: Experience demonstrating accomplishments in practical technical aviation operations; utilizing computerized database systems or knowledge of common software applications; and performing analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-9 LEVELyou must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-8 level.
Specialized experience* may include but not limited to: Experience in gathering and compiling aviation safety data; analyzing aviation safety information for the purpose of identifying trends; preparing technical reports/documents; and assisting in aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents and/or violations.
Typically, preferred candidates will show technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment.
*Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Education
Education may not be substituted for experience.
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 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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
- Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
- Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
- Position(s) may be filled at any grade level.
- Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
- Position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing if applicable.
- Bargaining and non-bargaining unit positions may be filled.
- Full promotion potential to the FG-9 level: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.