Duties
The Safety Management Engineer serves as a technical expert, applying experience and expert knowledge of the practices, principles, theories, and techniques of one or more engineering disciplines such as Industrial, Electronics, Electrical, and Mechanical to lead research, development and acquisition efforts for a broad spectrum of National Airspace System (NAS) related systems and equipment. These are highly integrated engineering systems and equipment, including drones, the Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment (ARIA) automated system, commercial space operations, and associated components. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or an executive. This work impacts the objectives of the ATO operations and is critical to ensuring the continued safety of the NAS and often impacts the objectives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
As a recognized expert within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), applies an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to perform critical tasks that require the development of new concepts or innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues, which often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of FAA strategic objectives. Applies knowledge of Air Traffic Management systems including automation, surveillance, air/ground communications, weather, and enterprise systems to research, develop, and identify program dependencies and their associated Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs). Utilizes specialized expertise in operational domains and of the NAS to facilitate alignment of program dependencies and their associated RIOS. Advises senior management on the integration (synthesis) of capabilities into systems and the NAS. Predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action.
Applies project and program management principles and experience to lead the formulation of financial, business, and planning strategies for deliverables and activities across the enterprise. Utilizes software development program/project management processes, such as requirements management, lifecycle, logistics, cost, technical, schedule, and risk management to facilitate the integration of automation, contractual, and procurement elements into major NAS programs. Maintains project plans ensuring alignment with safety objectives. Develops and updates program/project plans, schedules, and budget estimates. Leads team meetings to track progress and any address issues. Reviews project metrics to analyze and evaluate project progress and identifies areas for improvements or changes. Leads enterprise level working groups to solve technical issues, capitalize on opportunities, and to engage senior leadership in making
recommendations that drive more effective and efficient organizational alignment, which may affect staffing of bargaining unit positions.
Monitors the performance of contracts utilizing the Acquisition Management System principles and provides technical guidance to the contracting officer. Uses knowledge of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Safety Risk Management (SRM) policies and processes in conducting engineering analysis to facilitate and document NAS systems and equipment changes. Creates and manages electronic communication systems for analyzing and assessing software development and complex machine learning model integration. Utilizes advanced analytics tools and predictive modeling to detect safety-related risks with air traffic systems, airspace redesign, engineering modification, and procedural changes. Collaborates with team to ensure a safe NAS environment and implement effective safety measures.
Contacts are internal and external to the Directorate and include representatives from FAA Lines of Business, Staff Offices, U.S. and International airspace users, partners in industry, government agencies, and Air Navigation Services.
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).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Qualifications
To qual the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the 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 is defined as:
Experience with automation, surveillance, air and ground communications, weather, and enterprise systems to research, develop, and identify program dependencies and associated risks, issues, and opportunities.
Experience conducting engineering analysis to facilitate and document systems and equipment changes.
Experience using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate, develop and recommend improvements to systems and/or processes to improve and update SMS policies.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
nswer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.A
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
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.
· If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 0801 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript, provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 0801 occupational series
· Applicants who are not currently in the 0801 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 0801 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript before appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.
· Foreign Education: For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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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.
Required Documents
· Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans’ documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 or 1-866-291-3009 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
·ALL applicants MUST submit the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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 an 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 an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.
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.