Duties

Acts as subject-matter expert to provide policy recommendations and advice to AEE and senior management on a broad range of aviation emissions issues, including: sustainability, climate change and adaptation, emissions effects from fuel components and formulations, agency policy and procedures for compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and proposed emissions legislation that may be relevant to FAA.

Plans and oversees comprehensive aviation emissions research and development activities that analyze, quantify, and reduce or eliminate the impacts of civil aviation emissions, including the development of analytical tools. This includes assisting management in the development, analysis, and preparation of recommendations for policies, regulations, programs, and projects related to monitoring, measuring, modeling, and mitigating the impacts of aviation emissions on the environment.

Coordinates with other government and standard setting organizations on the advancement of technical emissions topics, including but not limited to: SAE International, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Advises the Emissions Division Manager (AEE-300), the Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Environment and Energy (AEE-3), the Executive Director of Environment and Energy (AEE-1), and the Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs, and Environment (APL-1) on matters related to aviation emissions.

Represents the FAA at domestic and international meetings and working groups, including presenting or defending FAA and U.S. policies on aviation emissions. Serve, as necessary, as an FAA representative at international venues, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Coordinates with other FAA offices and lines of business that are involved in aviation emissions-related programs.

Provides technical and scientific leadership and support on critical aviation emissions initiatives, plans, and programs important to the overall success of the FAA.

Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of physical science, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues which often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of FAA's strategic objectives. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules.

Regularly reviews projects and programs to make sure they are aligned with short and long-term Agency goals, objectives, and plans. Establishes and refines emissions research objectives to support those goals and plans.

Serves in a leadership position that influences a technical workforce by facilitating the integration of programs and policies; advocating the tactical use of concepts and technologies to advance the strategic goals of the organization. Coordinates with multiple internal/ external customers, other FAA lines of business, and industry on unique issues; and coordinates, monitors and tracks multiple activities and programs across the organization.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to AEE's Emissions Division. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. May represent APL or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments, establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions when necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
• 30% travel required to domestic and international locations.
• Relocation, recruitment, and student loan incentives may be authorized.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the basic educational requirements specified below in the Education section:

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which 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 have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Experience actively working within industry-specific technical groups that successfully publish
and update standards and recommended practices, OR;

Experience actively participating in an international United Nations regulating body such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as part of a standard setting process to control pollutant emissions from aircraft engines. OR;

Experience sharing management of technical projects with counterparts in Foreign government civil aviation departments rooted in airworthiness certification.

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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.

Answer 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.

*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; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Experience performing scientific research projects that underpin the development of technical standards and policies for civil aviation emissions.

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/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .

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.

Basic Requirements:

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
or

Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 1301 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 1301 occupational series.

Applicants, who are not currently in the 1301 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 1301 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to 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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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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits .

2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, 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.

3. This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-APL-22-94076BR-80881. Please review both vacancy announcements before making application to determine your eligibility to apply.

4. This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

5. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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