Legal Instruments Examiner (Conveyances)

Examines applications for aircraft registration, and accepts or denies registration based on applicability of appropriate Federal statutes and regulations, and evidence of ownership submitted. The complexity of the process is intensified with the applications from resident aliens, trustees, corporations qualifying as U.S. citizens through use of a voting trust, foreign-owned corporations fractional ownership arrangements and limited liability companies. Evaluates documentation received in support of registration to non-U.S. citizens before making a final decision on the applicants' eligibility.

Originates record on aircraft that have never been registered including imported, newly manufactured and amateur-built aircraft. Determines manufacturer and model designation codes in connection with creating the aircraft record. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed.

Examines conveyances, registration number applications, and other security instruments pertaining to aircraft, engines, propellers and/or spare parts locations and determines acceptability for registration number assignment and/or eligibility for recordation. Evaluates contents of documents to determine the intent as applicable to the ownership or security interest in the collateral and their acceptability for recording. Interprets the legal terminology in Federal and State statutes, regulations, contracts, petitions, executions, court orders, trust agreements, bankruptcy and insolvency actions, and a wide variety of other legal instruments, and makes the final decision as to accept or deny assignment or the disposition of the conveyance submitted.

Complexity is increased with submissions regarding trustees, fractional ownership, authorizations and limited liability companies. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed. Serves as import/export specialist.

Provides priority handling of transactions involving aircraft being imported from or exported to foreign countries due to the financial and operational hardships that occur when delays are experienced in processing the documents. Reviews and interprets foreign documents with unfamiliar terminology, assures compliance agreements, and makes immediate decisions on eligibility for assignment of U.S. registration number, registration or deregistration. Authorizes the assignment of registration number and sends telegraphic messages to FAA counterparts and the aviation public confirming U.S. registration number assignment.

Issues temporary authority to operate the aircraft, and sends telegraphic messages to foreign civil aviation authorities, other FAA counterparts, and the aviation public, confirming registration or deregistration. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed. Establishes and maintains effective communications with the private sector involved in the manufacturing, purchasing, selling, leasing, and financing of aircraft by telephone, e-mail and through personal contact.

Interprets laws and regulations for attorneys, bankers and other lenders, aircraft manufacturers, aircraft owners and title search companies. Composes letters to the aviation public concerning registration number assignments, special number requests and reservations, changes of registration numbers, registration of aircraft and/or recordation of security instruments, clearly conveying requirements, offering alternative solutions when appropriate, and collaborating with the customers in instances where less than ideal documentation is available. Determines validity of signature authorities granted by powers of attorney, resolutions by board of directors of corporations, and merger agreements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Information Regarding KSAs: 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.

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.

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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Notes: Interviews may be conducted IAW FAA Policy and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. To be filled within any section of AFB-710. To be filled at the FG-7 Level ONLY.

Full promotion potential to the FG-10 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, and recommendation by the supervisor.

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

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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

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.

Documentation, e.g. Notification of Personnel Action (Current SF-50), etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or submitted to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general.

If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave. If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).