Aviation Data Systems Specialist

Summary

Serves as an Aviation Data Systems Specialist in the Aviation Data Systems Branch (AFS-620)

Duties

Duties for the FG-0301-12 - This is a developmental position to the full performance Aviation Data Systems Specialist, FG-0301-13 level within the Aviation Data Systems Branch (AFS-620). Incumbent is expected to gain journey level knowledge of Flight Standards data systems that enables him/her to support service-wide initiatives and programs relative to existing and future data systems; including aiding in the development of strategic planning and analysis of innovative technological advancement and data quality improvement concepts.

Assists with development and management of centralized system for capturing, trending and responding to internal and external stakeholder feedback and questions associated with the FS data systems managed by the branch. This includes the development and coordination of FAQ's and responses; using that information to support efforts at the AVS level to improve data quality at the point of entry and answering emails from members of the public with technical questions on the appropriate use of FS data systems and associated policy/rules/regulations.

Duties for the FG-0301-13 - This position is at the full performance level. Serves as a Safety Standards Data Systems Specialist responsible for the planning, reviewing, analysis, coordination, organization and management of Flight Standards (FS) Data Systems. These data systems effect the day-to-day management and operation for all of the Flight Standards Service. This position is responsible to collaborate and offer subject matter expertise on service-wide initiatives and programs relative to existing and future data systems.

Develops and manages centralized system for capturing, trending and responding to internal and external stakeholder feedback and questions associated with the FS data systems managed by the branch. System(s) managed are of such breadth and intensity that input and assistance from other analysts and subject-matter specialists in field appropriate to the subject are often required. This includes the development and coordination of FAQ's and responses; using that information to support efforts at the AVS level to improve data quality at the point of entry and answering emails from members of the public with technical questions on the appropriate use of FS data systems and associated policy/rules/regulations.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to FS data systems and the various system types, in order to support identification and successful resolution of challenging and complex issues affecting the programs. Advises senior agency officials on critical, complex organizational planning and resource use issues.

Participates in development and implements policies, procedures, and processes for FS data systems. Serves as a specialist in data analysis as it relates studies of existing and proposed FS and national data systems. Conducts comprehensive reviews of and evaluates existing regulations, as well as FAA policy and directives relating to program planning, performance measurement, program review and validation documentation for data systems quality, associated security assessments, and potential conflicts across multiple data systems.

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)
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.

Qualifications

OPMs Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

TO QUALIFY AT THE GS/FG-12 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/FG-11 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 includes experience with Flight Standards data systems and associated laws, policies and regulations that govern those systems; experience supporting service-wide initiatives and programs relative to existing and future data systems; experience in the development of strategic planning and analysis of innovative technological advancement and data quality improvement concepts; experience preparing technical reports/documents.

TO QUALIFY AT THE GS/FG-13 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/FG-12 level. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully in the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience with developing and managing a centralized system associated with Flight Standards data systems; experience in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes for Flight Standards data systems; experience reviewing/evaluating existing regulations; experience collaborating with internal/external workgroups to develop partnerships that help mitigate data error submissions; experience utilizing analytics and technical expertise in preparing and presenting technical reports to senior management.

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

Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.

Education

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 KSAs 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.

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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.

NOTES:

1. Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.

2. In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.

3. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

4) 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.

5) This position will be filled at the FG-12 or 13 grade level. If filled at the lower level, position will have promotion potential to the FG-13 level without further competition. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting qualification requirements and recommendation by the supervisor.

6) To check receipt of documents, please contact Linda Dean at linda.d.dean@faa.gov

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) as indicated below.
Document(s) MUST be uploaded to your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this
announcement. All documents submitted MUST 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

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

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. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Linda Dean

Phone

1 (405) 954-4825

Fax

1 (000) 000-0000

Email

linda.d.dean@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-C400
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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.