Duties

Summary

Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee's report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.

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Responsibilities

This position is located within the Office of the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, AVS Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (VSRP) Group. As the Program Manager, the incumbent applies knowledge of the AVS Safety Management System (SMS) to manage the execution of all aspects of the AVS VSRP and applies knowledge of the AVS Safety culture to work in collaboration with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) labor unions and AVS Service and Office representatives.

The AVS Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (VSRP) supports and manages various AVS-wide efforts and programs designed to: (1) foster a cooperative environment for the open reporting of AVS related safety concerns, (2) enhance the AVS safety culture, and (3) improve collaboration between AVS Management and FAA labor unions. The AVS VSRP focuses on identifying and correcting matters, including, but not limited to, aviation safety related issues and concerns regarding aircraft operations, maintenance, repair, manufacturing, aerospace medicine, cabin safety, and avionics.

In accordance with the mission and goals of AVS, plans the delivery of the overall AVS VSRP program and related activities. Develops and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the AVS VSRP. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules and participates in the development of an annual budget and operating plan to support VSRP operating requirements.

Maintains the AVS VSRP evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement. Applies knowledge of the AVS SMS policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work.

Provides guidance standardizing VSRP Event Review Team (ERT) processes to ensure consistency in decision-making and compliance with FAA/AVS policies and procedures, including the AVS Quality Management System (QMS) and the AVS SMS.

Approves releases of program information in accordance with the VSRP Data Request Process. Ensures a database is available to track each submitted report, the analysis of the issue(s), and any resultant corrective actions. Serves as the focal point for information requests and inquiries about the status of VSRP reports, and for the coordination and tracking of ERT recommendations and corrective actions. Reports on progress of the recommended corrective actions and publish required reports. Ensures that each submitter is given the status
of his/her report when requested.

Directs an annual review on behalf of the VSRP ERT with an emphasis on determining whether corrective action was effective in preventing or reducing the recurrence of similar, identified, aviation safety-related issues. This review will include recommendations for corrective action for recurring issues indicative of adverse safety trends.

Contacts are internal and external to AVS, the AVS VSRP, and include representatives from national labor unions, the aviation industry, and the aerospace industry. Often represents FAA as the focal point on the AVS VSRP for the resolution of safety issues and formulates and recommends the positions of the AVS VSRP to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and may approve briefings, organizational reports, presentations, or policies for internal and external distribution. Has the authority to make commitments on areas within the assigned area of responsibility.

Reports directly to the AVS VSRP Group Manager. Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. Final work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of AVS and other FAA organizations and Services/Offices, and the aviation and aerospace industries.

Travel Required

25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
NA

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)

Qualifications

For additional information please view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series, 1801:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/
1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/

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. 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 may include but not limited to: Experience collaborating with labor unions and senior management to enhance and/or foster a safety culture. Experience participating on a Safety Management System Event Review Committee and/or Safety Management Event Review Team. Experience evaluating safety data and making recommendations for corrective action. Experience executing complex aviation and/or aerospace related voluntary safety reporting programs.

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

Education

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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.

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 (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) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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

Employee must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years and may or may not be extended. A temporary assignment may be terminated at any time at the discretion of management. Upon completion of any temporary internal assignment, an employee shall be returned to his/her original permanent position or to a position at the same grade/level as his/her permanent position in the same commuting area. The position may be made permanent without further competition.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to kelley.copp@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should 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.