Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Description:

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding.

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards Internation Field Office (IFO), who reports to an IFO Manager

Requirements:

Specialized Experience Requirement for All Positions:

Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification standards located at the following web address https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/ , for the 1825 series in any specialty.

or Aviation Safety Inspectors - Aircraft Dispatch, located at the following web address: https://my.faa.gov/sites/my.faa.gov/files/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/media/HRPM_SUP_EMP-1.7e_ASI_Aircraft_Dispatch.pdf ;

or Aviation Safety Inspectors - Cabin Safety, located at the following web address: https://my.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825CS/media/HRPM_SUP_EMP-1.7f_ASI_Cabin_Safety.pdf

or Aviation Safety Inspectors - Rotorcraft, located at the following web address: https://my.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825RH/media/emp-1-7_1825RH.pdf

or Aviation Safety Inspectors - Flight Oversight, located at the following web address:

https://my.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825FO/media/emp-1-7_1825FO.pdf

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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.

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

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second–class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is : experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards associated with aviation safety.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Note: Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate are waived for current/former 1825 series employees.

Certificate and Ratings:

This position requires rating(s) and/or certificate(s) for minimum qualification in one of the following specialties: General Aviation Maintenance, Air Carrier Maintenance, General Aviation Operations, Air Carrier Operations, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch or Cabin Safety. A copy of the rating(s) and/or certificate(s) are required for all candidates newly appointed to the FAA for a given 1825 Series specialty.

Applicants must submit rating(s) and/or certificate(s) unless they are currently occupying (or previously held) a position in one of the above mentioned 1825 Series specialties.

Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.