This is a new posting for external recruitment. Please give this a broad distribution.
Thanks.
Judy Ryckman, LMS
Detroit Program Support Center
(734) 487-7320 (voice)
(734) 487-7424 (fax)
[email protected] (email)
Resumes are due by 11:59 pm, Friday, August 14, 2009.
Application packages must include disability certification from a licensed physician or other medical practitioner; a licensed vocational rehabilitation (VR) specialist (public or private); and any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information on the requirements for disability certification, please visit this website:
Per the position description attached below, application packages must be FAXED to the Human Resources Staffing Specialist listed on the position description, Cesar Collantes (fax: 202-267-9508).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a federal government agency responsible for the safety of civil aviation. Our major roles include the following: (1) regulating civil aviation to promote safety; (2) encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology; (3) developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft; (4) researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics; (5) developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation; and (6) regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.
Non-Competitive Process ? The FAA, an Excepted Service agency, is exempt from using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Schedule A Special Appointing Authorities. Instead, the FAA utilizes the On-The-Spot Hiring Authority to non-competitively hire candidates with disabilities as well as disabled veterans with a rating of 30% or more. Candidates must furnish a separate application package referencing this “specific” recruitment bulletin. Candidates must submit their resume package (which includes the Disability Certification) by deadline date specified on recruitment bulletin. Veterans? preference rules will be applied, as appropriate.
SPECIAL RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
Discover a promising, highly-rewarding career.
The Flight Standards Service, General Aviation and Commercial Division is responsible for regulations and policy recommendations governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance of: (1) General aviation airmen; (2) General aviation air agencies ( part 141 pilot schools); (3) Private operations (part 91 corporate, business, personal and recreational, and subpart K fractional ownership); (4) Public aircraft/commercial operations (rotorcraft external load, agricultural, part 125 operators); and (5) the Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE). This division serves as the national focal point for the aviation community on general aviation affairs and sport aviation (excluding light sport pilot).
Position: Aviation Safety Analyst, FV-0301-I/J
Pay Band ?I? is equivalent to FG/GS-13
Pay Band ?J? is equivalent to FG/GS-14
Business Component: Flight Standard Service ? General Aviation and Commercial Division
Duty Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Open/Close Date: July 29, 2009 ? August 14, 2009
Salary: $72,014 – $136,395
(Salary includes applicable locality pay for Washington Metropolitan area).
Appointment: Permanent; Work Schedule (Full Time)
Citizenship: All applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Job Description (for Pay Band I – equivalent to FG/GS-13): Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Analyst in the General Aviation and Commercial Division. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists in justifying and recommending new or amended Federal Aviation Regulations. Develops policies, standards, programs, and procedures for general aviation and commercial operations.
* Assists in establishing collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seek innovative mitigation of such issues.
* Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to general aviation safety concerns.
* Participates on industry and other external work groups and teams to address specific safety and other general aviation issues.
* Assists in developing guidelines, standards, and certification methods and associated written products to carry out policies for addressing safety and related general aviation requirements.
Job Description (for Pay Band J-equivalent to FG/GS-14): Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Analyst in the General Aviation and Commercial Division. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Justifies and recommends new or amended Federal Aviation Regulations. Develops policies, standards, programs, and procedures for general aviation and commercial operations.
* Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seek innovative mitigation of such issues.
* Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to general aviation safety concerns.
* Participates on industry and other external work groups and teams to address specific safety and other general aviation issues.
* Develops guidelines, standards, and certification methods and associated written products to carry out policies for addressing safety and related general aviation requirements.
Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must demonstrate one-year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FG/GS-13, or pay band FV-I), or (FG/GS- 14, or pay band J) in the federal service. SPECIALIZED experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at least equivalent to the next lower grade or band level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Applicants should provide separate narrative statements identifying their experience satisfies each KSA (listed below) by describing accomplishments and providing examples. Responses should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Applicants who do not submit narrative statements may be considered, but it may adversely impact the rating and/or ranking of their application and may not be referred. Experience is subject to verification.
KSAs for Pay Band I/J:
1. Experience interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures related to certification and clarification of general aviation and commercial operations [Title 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 91K, 101, 103, 105, 125, 133, 137, and 141] in response to inquiries from various agencies and individuals, such as Congress, the NTSB and the general public.
2. Ability to evaluate and analyze field implementation of FAA Flight Standards programs, for example on-site reviews of agency implementation of programs such as; safety management systems and tools used to determine, analyze, and mitigate hazards and risks associated with implementation of FAA and aviation industry programs.
3. Ability to develop FAA and Industry procedures, policies, guidance materials or regulations in response to new technology or changes to the National Airspace System.
4. Experience applying aviation certification procedures, regulations, and policies applicable to certification and clarification of general aviation and commercial operations [Title 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 91K, 101, 103, 105, 125, 133, 137, and 141].
5. Experience effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences using different techniques particularly verbal and in writing including the use of advanced computer applications and audio visual equipment.
Drug Test Requirements: Not required for this ?specific? position.
Security Clearance Requirement: This is a non-critical sensitive (Level 1) position.
Financial Disclosure Statement: The person selected for this position must complete a financial disclosure statement within 3 business days, after entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
Declaration of Federal Employment: The person selected for this position must complete Optional Form 306 (OF-306). A ?firm? job offer must not be extended until the OF-306 has been received and approved by the FAA Security, prior to entrance on duty.
Benefits: Benefits include: Thrift Savings Plan (401-K), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); health/life insurance; competitive salaries; paid holidays; sick leave and annual leave; alternative work schedules; paid employment related training and education; possible student loan repayment; long term care insurance; retirement program. Note: Eligibility for benefits depends on length of appointment. For complete information on Federal Employee Benefits, please use this link to “Guide to Federal Benefits programs for New Federal Employees:
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_employees.asp
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit a current resume and proof of disability documentation from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e. State or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Examples of disability documentation include, but are not limited to:
* Statements or letters on a physician?s/medical professional?s letterhead stationary.
* Statements, records or letters from a Federal Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
* Statements, records or letters from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor.
* Certification from a private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that issues or provides disability benefits.
The disability documentation verifies that the applicant meets the definition of a person with a disability, as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Applicant resume packages should include educational history (high school and college), employment history, other work experiences, volunteer experience, and any other qualifications relevant to this ?specific? position vacancy. The HR office will not maintain an applicant supply file. Application packages must be current and complete to receive consideration. All resume packages must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the closing date of this Recruitment Bulletin.
For the purposes of this “specific” Aviation Safety Analyst, FV-0301-I/J Recruitment Bulletin, applicants should fax their resume packages ? Attention: Cesar Collantes – FAA Selective Placement Coordinator (for FAA Washington Headquarters) at: FAX # 202/267-9508 (only). FAA does not accept application via email, with the exception of extenuating circumstances. Note: Please do not submit any application materials via email without permission – you will not receive consideration. Some exceptions apply; please contact the FAA Selective Placement Coordinator (Cesar Collantes; 202/267-3159) for further information.
Please reference this “specific” Aviation Safety Analyst, FV-0301-I/J position on your resume package. Please attach to TOP of Resume the following information: (1) U.S. Citizen (Yes or No); (2) Veteran (Yes or No ? 5pt; 10pt; 30% or more); (3) Registered with the Selective Service (Males only, if not, you can register on-line at SSS.GOV).
If you have questions about this “specific” position vacancy, please contact Cesar Collantes.