Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates Host Unit Flight Safety and Flight Test Safety programs necessary for the overall risk reduction and risk mitigation of all flight and flight test activities affecting a complex multi-mission installation supporting tenant units from four Air Force MAJCOMs as well as US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Army, AFSOC, and USSOCOM forces and civilian/contractor aircraft operations.
• Maintains ready status as an Investigative Officer for local and command Safety Investigation Boards, supports Safety Investigation Boards of multiple MAJCOM tenant units and locally-based sister services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations/standards by personnel from base-assigned and tenant flying organization of four USAF MAJCOMS as well as sister services and civilian/contractor aircraft operators.
• Reviews and recommends modification to airfield waivers (utilizing manual and automated techniques) and specifications for new construction, major alterations, and/or airfield changes and monitors projects through completion to ensure compliance with aviation flight safety standards and requirements affecting the safe flying operations of four USAF MAJCOMS as well as sister service, and civilian/contractor aircraft operators.
• Provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit flight safety representatives on a wide range of work operations and maintenance areas, such as risk assessments, hazard identification, mishap prevention guidance, privileged mishap report handling/briefing, preserving evidence, and investigative procedures.
• Maintain qualification and proficiency in shotgun firing, along with proper storage and maintenance of utilized weapons to support the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program as required.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 20 days per year.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Physical Required: Due to standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, crouching, lifting and carry moderately heavy (<40lb) objects and etc.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.

OR

Experience

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
• Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
• Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as performing flight safety duties in support of the Flight and Flight Test Safety program. Briefs transient and all local aircrew members, as well as sister services on flight safety issues. Performs safety spot inspections. Coordinates bird and wildlife mitigation coverage and, when necessary, performs mitigation and depredation of wildlife in designated exclusion zones. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Aviation Safety Specialist to manage our comprehensive flight safety programs for a complex, multi-mission installation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in aviation safety and responsible for evaluating both traditional and flight test safety initiative. This critical role requires a proactive professional who can meticulously analyze complex mishap data, identify emerging trends, and implement effective measures to enhance flight safety. The candidate will serve as the installation's key technical authority on aviation safety, ensuring all airfield operations, modifications, and waivers adhere to the strictest standards. This individual must be prepared to act as a primary on-call investigator for any flight-related mishaps.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation flight and ground safety programs; the
requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of aviation flight safety risks. Application of formal mishap prevention and investigative principals acquired in USAF Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course, USAF Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, USAF Operational Risk Management Application and Integration Course, and Bird/Wildlife Strike Hazard (BASH) training.
2. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions.
3. Knowledge of basic airfield construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards.
4. Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions.
5. Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions of proposed airfield construction.
6. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and applications.
7. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
8. Maintain currency and proficiency in the operation and firing of shotguns, to include knowledge about safe storage and proper maintenance of the firearms.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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