Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Repair Station Manager)

Clarification from the agency

This is a Merit Promotion announcement open to current Department of the Interior employees and individuals eligible under the hiring paths identified in this announcement.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Aviation Operations and Management Division, in Anchorage, Alaska.

At the full performance level GS-14 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the Accountable Manager for the FAA-certificated repair station and senior technical authority responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), approved repair station manuals, Departmental aviation policy, and USWFS aviation maintenance standards.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates aviation safety inspectors, inspector-mechanics, lead mechanics, and support personnel engaged in aircraft maintenance, alteration, inspection, and airworthiness activities supporting wildland fire and all-hazard aviation operations.
• Exercises delegated authority to evaluate aircraft airworthiness, review and approve maintenance documentation and alteration records, and ensure maintenance activities comply with FAA regulations, manufacturer technical data, and agency aviation policy.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees aircraft maintenance, repair, inspection, and alteration activities conducted at fixed facilities and remote field locations under dynamic and time-sensitive operational conditions.
• Develops, implements, and oversees aviation maintenance safety, occupational health, quality assurance, and risk management programs to ensure safe maintenance operations and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR/COTR) for aviation maintenance and support contracts, monitoring contractor performance, technical compliance, and acquisition activities involving complex aviation assets and services.
• Manages aviation maintenance resources including high-value aircraft parts inventories, specialized shop equipment, maintenance facilities, government property, and financial tracking systems to support mission readiness and operational continuity.
• Provides expert technical advice and policy recommendations to senior leadership, interagency partners, contractors, and aviation stakeholders regarding aviation maintenance operations, airworthiness requirements, emerging technologies, and aviation safety matters.

Telework: The U.S. Wildland Fire Service has determined that the duties of this position has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Salary Range Information (Per Annum):
GS-14: $142,216 (step 1) - $184,886 (step 10) per year.

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the (A) General Requirements, (B) Medical Requirements, (C) General Aviation Requirements, (D) Specialized Experience, (E) Additional Requirements.

(A) General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
2. Valid State driver's license;
3. Fluency in the English language;
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
5. High school diploma or equivalent.

(B) Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

(C) General Aviation Maintenance Requirements: In addition to the above, applicants must also possess the general aviation maintenance minimum qualification requirements:

1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.

(D) Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience demonstrating:

• Experience managing aviation maintenance, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance programs for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft operations.
• Experience applying Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), FAA repair station requirements, and aviation maintenance standards to ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
• Experience supervising or leading aviation maintenance personnel and coordinating aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration activities.
• Experience managing aviation maintenance programs, contracts, aviation assets, facilities, equipment, or maintenance resources.
• Experience communicating technical aviation and maintenance information to leadership, contractors, and operational stakeholders.

Applicants must demonstrate experience in each of the specialized experience statements listed above.???????

(E) Additional Requirements
Applicants must possess:

• A current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings; and
• A current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).

Applicants must maintain these certifications as a condition of employment.

Note: You are required to provide documentation in your resume that you meet all of the requirements outlined above and experience claimed in your application. Failure to provide support in your resume that you meet the requirements outlined above and claimed experience may result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine whether you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume, supporting documentation, and responses to the online questionnaire will be conducted.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated through a Structured Resume Review conducted by subject matter experts. The Structured Resume Review will assess the extent to which an applicant's experience, education, certifications, and/or accomplishments demonstrate the competencies identified for this position. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Falsifying your background, education, or experience may result in removal from further consideration.

A Structured Resume Review will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Aviation Maintenance Inspection - Oversight of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness determinations, inspections, alterations, repair station operations, and FAA compliance.
• Regulations and Guidance - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines.
• Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Oral Communication - Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of a program, including providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities.

DUE WEIGHT
Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12980859

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• SF-50s showing (1) your highest full performance level (FPL) and (2) your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station. All SF-50s submitted must demonstrate eligibility under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility section of the online questionnaire for additional information.

FAA Certifications: Applicants must submit documentation verifying possession of a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings and a current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Failure to provide the required documentation may result in a determination that you do not meet the qualification requirements for this position.

Career Transition: If you are claiming CTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): Applicants claiming eligibility under Public Law 114-47 must submit documentation verifying eligibility. Required documentation includes the first and last SF-50 for each qualifying appointment showing Position Occupied Code 1 (Competitive Service) and documentation demonstrating satisfactory performance, such as performance evaluations or other equivalent records. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in loss of consideration.

Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume/build.

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