Summary
This position is within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300), Medical Review & Appeals Branch (AAM-310), Review, Qualifications, & Evaluation Section B. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA wide.
Duties
Serves as the front line manager in the AAM-310 Medical Review and Appeals Branch. The work of the front line manager directly impacts the Aerospace Medical Certificate Division CAMI, AAM, AVS, and the mission of the FAA. Supervises and oversees the operation of subordinate employees including defining, planning, organizing assigned staff and other resources to accomplish division objectives, goals, and priorities. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs to accomplish the organizations objectives and major subdivisions/LOB/SO.
Performs managerial duties which typically includes planning, communicating the organization's vision, goals and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks/responsibilities, monitoring/evaluating performance, coaching, developing employee capabilities, approving leave, recommending/approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of work directed, budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures and an advanced understanding of AMCD objectives.
Provides assistance to higher level management on medical certification/examination processes, systems and physical examination (PE) records, technical and legal aspects of PE reports, program quality, and medical statistics. Represents higher management in the certification matters by serving as principle advisor and consultant. External contacts are typically with stakeholders and other external parties on complex matters such as explaining Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (CFAR) and Office of Aviation Medicine Policies.
Serves as key advisor in interpreting the CFAR to Aviation Medical Examiner (AMEs) as well as airmen. Advises airmen on their appeal rights as appropriate/acts as advisor to regional medical offices in all aspects of processing medical certification cases. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach.
Resolves all but unique problems without intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop/recommend new policies and procedures for resolutions.
Navigates activities that have a direct impact on projects and program objectives for more than one organizational unit and major subdivision that frequently affects the major subdivisions internal and external customers. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects and programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivisions.
Executes assignments that include: interpreting medical records, ensuring sufficient medical data is available to substantiate denial or issuance of medical certifications or other appropriate actions, assisting in developing and maintaining systems for the Document Imaging Workflow System (DIWS). Must have a solid understanding of how work activities contribute to the objectives of the organizational unit, major subdivisions and the Aerospace Medicines LOB. The duties are typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.
Carries out a variety of special, often sensitive information and assignments.
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).
- A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- See Required Documents & Additional Information
Qualifications
Reference Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, 963 series, in conjunction with the Supervisory Qualification Guide.
Qualification Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0900/legal-instruments-examining-series-0963/
Supervisory Qualification Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/generalschedule-qualification-standards/specialty-areas/supervisory-guide/
To qualify for the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression within the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you 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.
Note: Experience at the second lower grade level can be credited when there is no position in the normal line of progression that is one grade lower than the position being filled.
Specialized Experience includes but is not limited to: Medical experience, which one reviews documents in case files/medical records for completeness and accuracy; using a variety of legal or regulatory references for document verification; analyzes data obtained from documents such as claim forms, application forms, contracts, medical records, or other legal/medical documents in order to make determinations; research and respond to inquiries/questions; managing a diverse workforce and/or leading others, including planning and assigning work, project management, decision making, improving and controlling performance, human relations, and employee participation; managing and providing oversight in programs.
Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.
AND
Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Candidates must demonstrate evidence of having skill in examining documents that denote the diagnosis and treatment of disease, injuries, and deformities and includes prescription and other over-the-counter medicines and pharmaceuticals.
Applications that do not demonstrate the Selective Placement Factor (SPF) will be considered not qualified and will not receive further review for this position.
Education
See Qualifications Required
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 KSA, 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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.
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
NOTES:
1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
2) 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.
3) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.
5) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACORECompensation.htm.
6) Position(s) may be realigned according to approved reorganization.
7) To check receipt of application you may email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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.
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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
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) must be included to determine area of consideration. Other documentation i.e. transcripts, etc. will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
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
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
- Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
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.
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.