Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector

Supports the AXH mission and objectives by directing and leading AXH work related to the Air Carrier Safety Assurance Division. Exercises managerial direction, leadership, and oversight to support staff responsible for the coordination and completion of functions in support of the Division Manager. Leads and manages the complex work on safety oversight of hazardous material in air transportation.

Directs and leads work through subordinate Hazardous Material Aviation Safety Inspectors (HMASIs), Senior Technical Advisors and staff responsible for the coordination and completion of all facets AXH risk-based oversight programs. Oversees the operational implementation of all air carrier safety assurance risk-based oversight, surveillance planning, and operational implementation. Leads completion of mission critical subordinate staff work objectives, which may require making decisions on behalf of the Division Manager in support of accomplishing AXH strategic initiatives.

Directs the work of subordinate employees to include, but is not limited to: setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to plan and accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed.

Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term and long-term funding needs. In addition, provides advice and guidance, as a technical expert on Hazardous Material technical issues; coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Technical Advisor for Safety Resolution on compliance and enforcement related issues; coordinates and collaborates with other Senior Technical Advisors to implement and oversee compliance and mitigation of safety risks; coordinates and collaborates with other Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspectors and Senior Technical Advisors to implement and oversee the compliance non certificated parties that may enter risk in to the supply chain; coordinates all safety assurance and safety resolution processes in consultation with AXH-300. Provides leadership with status, outcomes and projected gaps for future oversight activities and business plan targets.

Leads and directs the hazardous materials systems oversight of all safety oversight activities; and reports progress through program trackers keeping AXH-300, AXH-2 and AXH-1 well informed and provides timely updates on operational issues supported by any data when appropriate. To support strategic initiatives, applies experience and expert technical knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), complex air carrier operations, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. Identifies and recommends resolution processes to highly complex or emerging problems or issues which often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of FAAs strategic objectives.

Predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action related to SMS, SRM, and the Compliance Program. Contacts are internal and external. May represent the Agency as the primary technical authority for major projects and programs in the areas of Aviation Safety.

Formulates and recommends organizational positions in writing and presentation on major projects/policies/ issues to senior management. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed an advanced knowledge of budget, human resources management, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Performs other duties as assigned.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

See qualifications required. KSA Information 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 (KSAs), 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 KSAs and 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.

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 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.

Notes: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) 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. 3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 4) Applicants must upload all of the required documents for this announcement or email to [email protected]. by closing date of this announcement. 5) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.

Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 6) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Veronica Salazar at [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration. Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement.

All submitted 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/.