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

Serves as an international aviation safety inspector responsible for supporting, developing and managing the various AFS-50 Division responsibilities regarding the monitoring of foreign air carriers. May involve managing a specific program(s) within the AFS-52 branch, which includes: the IASA program; technical assistance;
management reviews; international training; bilateral agreements; and, ICAO initiatives

As required, represents AFS-50 in meetings and indoctrination activities of foreign aviation
officials visiting the U.S. or on foreign soil. Facilitates the understanding of complex systems,
answers technical questions, and explains system requirements. Manages the International
Programs and Policy Division's International support duties as assigned by AFS-50. Provides
timely standardization, policy interpretation, coordination, and Policy office/ headquarters
support to the region and its field offices.

Assists and advises AFS-50 management and regional management in developing and
presenting background and justification on proposals, which require headquarters decision, or
coordination with other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lines of business, DOT,
Department of State, DOD, other interested agencies, ICAO, or foreign governments. Duties
and responsibilities require a detailed knowledge and/or expertise in the full range of
functional areas of the FAA, those of other government agencies and foreign governments.

Prepares, assists, and advises on proposals under which FAA Flight Standards would work
with U.S. military agencies, Department of Defense, U.S. State Department, Office of the
Secretary, and foreign governments under reimbursable agreements or other International
agreements and insures coordination within AFS-50, the Office of International Aviation
(API) and others as required. Propose realistic time scheduling in terms of clearance with
DOS and other agencies, and that actions are within the framework of approved policies and
procedures.

Identifies opportunities for the provision of Flight Standards new and ongoing International
activities with foreign countries and international programs for which AFS-50 are responsible.
Identifies the scope and needs of a project and provides information to API for the preparation
of appropriate agreements and other documentation, identification of technical experts, and
accomplishment of technical assistance projects.

Evaluates, on behalf of AFS-50 management the effectiveness of Flight Standards
International program execution, as part of FAA Flight Standard's international efforts.
Recommends and implements actions to increase efficiency and economy of programs.

Ensures that current and new international policies, procedures, and techniques are appropriate
and ensures safety and standardization in maintenance and repairman areas and incorporation
into the applicable training programs.

Evaluates programs for initial and continuing certification; inspects equipment for
airworthiness and evaluates mission critical maintenance programs.

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)
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• The positions are not remotely sited.

Qualifications

OPM Qualification Standard for the Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Maintenance specialty (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

General Requirements for All Positions:

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;

Valid State driver's license;

Fluency in the English language;

No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and

High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner and must meet all of the following requirements.

Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and

Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or

Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certified takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.

Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.

FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 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: Aviation Safety Inspector with responsibility for evaluating safety regulations for US and/or foreign civil aviation authorities; experience managing or coordinating specific aviation programs including development of recommendations for changes/improvements; experience in international civil aviation investigation, inspection, surveillance, enforcement and certification.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf .

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

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.

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.

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.

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 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 and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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

This is 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
Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf .

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.