Airport Airspace Specialist (Regional)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Airports Division (ARP) and serves as a Regional Airport Airspace Specialist.

Duties

Provides oversight, tracking and evaluates notices filed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 77 and Part 157 and coordinates with the other Service Area Airport Airspace Specialists and the Office of Airports Headquarters to ensure consistency across the nation, improve FAA response time, and maintain accurate airport and runway aeronautical data.

Applies knowledge of the airport airspace environment to evaluate aeronautical studies of proposed or actual construction, alterations, activation and deactivation of airports to determine the effects of the proposal on the safe and efficient use of airspace by aircraft and the safety of persons and property on the ground; and issues agency determinations.

Applies knowledge of the airport airspace environment to evaluate aeronautical studies of proposed construction or alteration on public use airports (not included in the NPIAS) to determine if the proposed construction or alteration would constitute a hazard to air navigation; and issues agency determinations.

Serves as an Airports Division's service area Point of Contact (POC) for resolving internal conflicts for both Obstruction Evaluation (OE) and Non-Rulemaking Airport (NRA) cases prior to formulation of the Agency's final determination.

Works closely with other Regional Airspace Airport Specialists to assist the Airport District Office (ADO) to resolve complex and challenging internal conflicts with minimal direction from a manager/supervisor.

Collaborates with the FAA's Obstruction Evaluation Group (OEG) to continuously improve and streamline Obstruction Evaluation (OE) reviews by the FAA's Office of Airports staff.

Ensures airport landing area data and information is updated in accordance with the Airport Master Record (FAA From 5010), including airport landing area data associated with new entrants (such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and commercial space) into the National Airspace System (NAS).

To ensure quality, the work of the incumbent will be evaluated regularly during progress and upon completion. While duties may not change, the level of supervision is greater at the FV-G position than at the FV-H position.

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)
• Interviews may be conducted.
• This vacancy is for a few positions that will physically report to one of the following NM ARP Office Locations:
• Watkins, CO; Helena, MT; or Des Moines, WA

Qualifications

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

To qualify at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-5/7/9.

Specialized experience for FV-301-G: Experience collecting and recording data/information; conducting research; identifying problems; and/or assisting higher level professionals in day-to-day operations of an airport operating environment; in following or implementing the procedures for handling airspace matters set forth in FAA Joint Order 7400.2; Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 77; and/or Title 14 CFR Part 157.

To qualify at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11.

Specialized experience for FV-301-H: Experience collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; and/or working with higher level and lower level professionals in day-to-day operations of an airport operating environment; in following or implementing the procedures for handling airspace matters set forth in FAA Joint Order 7400.2; Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 77; Title 14 CFR Part 157; Airport Layout Layout Plans (ALPs); and/or FAA Form 5010 Airport Master Records.

To qualify at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your resume specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12.

Specialized experience for FV-301-I: Experience in utilizing computer programs such as the FAA's Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) and other information to process and analyze airspace cases to promote the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace. Experience tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures set forth in FAA Joint Order 7400.2; Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 77; Title 14 CFR Part 157; Airport Layout Layout Plans (ALPs); and/or 5010 Airport Master Records.

Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this vacancy announcement.

This position may be filled at the FV-G, FV-H or FV-I level. 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 training, qualification requirements, higher level work be available and recommendation by the supervisor.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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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.

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); Demonstrated Abilities; Leadership and Management Dimensions; or 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.

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.

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

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

Low Risk (position sensitivity level 1): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

This vacancy is for one position that will physically report to one of the following Northwest Mountain Airports locations: Watkins, CO; Helena, MT; or Des Moines, WA.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.

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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.

f you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

In addition,

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

Kim Richardson

Phone

1 (206) 231-4044

Fax

1 (206) 231-4150

Email

Kimberly.Richardson@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
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.