Public Notice for Aviation Safety Technician (Direct Hire)
About This Position
Direct hiring authority for the 1802 series is being used to fill this position in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety (AVS) organization. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should referent the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-8 LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level. Specialized Experience* may include but not limited to: Experience demonstrating accomplishments in practical technical aviation operations; utilizing computerized database systems or knowledge of common software applications; and performing analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-9 LEVEL you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-8 level. Specialized experience* may include but not limited to: Experience in gathering and compiling aviation safety data; analyzing aviation safety information for the purpose of identifying trends; preparing technical reports/documents; and assisting in aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents and/or violations. Typically, preferred candidates will show technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment. *Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
Provides expert technical knowledge and support to Aviation Safety Inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from Federal Aviation Administration records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases. Provides technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance, investigation, and/or enforcement.
Conditions of Employment
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
Education may not be substituted for experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
IMPORTANT NOTES: This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. Position(s) may be filled at any grade level. Duty location may be negotiable upon request. Position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing if applicable.
Bargaining and non-bargaining unit positions may be filled. Full promotion potential to the FG-9 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.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
How to Apply
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. 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.