This branch is responsible for providing system management, systems standards, systems support, and systems evaluation work, as applicable, through quality management, quality assurance and quality control of FS programs and systems Duties
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Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector
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This branch is responsible for providing system management, systems standards, systems support, and systems evaluation work, as applicable, through quality management, quality assurance and quality control of FS programs and systems

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Incumbent is the authoritative representative for the administration and technical direction of a varied team of professionals for internal evaluation programs, audits, investigations and a consistent contributor to the improvement, efficiency, and consistency of the operations and processes.

Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizations and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Provides direction and oversight to a team of employees performing audits, investigations and evaluations for the purpose of identifying system deficiencies based on Safety Management System (SMS) and/or Quality Management System (QMS) principles. Provides authoritative advice, guidance, and analysis in the planning management and execution of programs related to SMS and QMS.

Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the division. Applies expert knowledge and leadership to address highly complex and challenging matters relating to the development and implementation of management tools to provide oversight in various program areas.

Supports the Division in the development, administration, and operation of aviation safety program plans, policies and procedures for accomplishment of the Divisions mission.

Provides overall direction, analysis and performance evaluation of a variety of managers and employees, including professional, technical, and/or clerical employees for office responsibilities and accomplishments.

The incumbent makes presentations at meetings and conferences to executives and to other groups of individuals on matters within their functional area, including issues related to safety and organizational risk that may be sensitive in nature.

Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training and scheduling of assignments. Also responsible for time and attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary actions, and the setting of the branch goals and objectives. Applies human relations skills and affirmative action principles within the branch environment. 

Promotes and demonstrates organizational intent of critical thinking, interdependence and efficiency. Cultivates an atmosphere that promotes transparency, equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion while maintaining the organizational core values of respect and professionalism. 

Responsible for making branch policy and procedural recommendations and decisions.

Work activities typically directly impact Flight Standards project/program objectives.

Contacts are primarily internal to the Flight Standards organization; although contact with industry and partner interests do occur.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results.

The incumbent is responsible for assigning work as it relates to the ongoing assurance of continued operational safety in the National Aerospace System and organizational risk management of assigned organizations and performs the necessary tasks related to such.  Assures that assignments (1) are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; (2) have and conduct adequate training, including an acceptable record-keeping system; and (3) have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.  Determines the need, and establishes organizations within staff and budget limitations. Directs and monitors the oversight of aviation organizations to assure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.  

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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).
  • Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
  • May be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J/FG-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 is defined as: 

  • Technical knowledge and operational expertise related to inspector reporting systems.
  • Technical knowledge of the FAA Safety Management System, the application of components of system safety, with special emphasis on, but not limited to the importance of the relation between Safety Assurance and Safety Risk Management for Risk Based Decision Making (RBDM) in the FAA Internal Safety Management System.
  • Knowledge of FAA Safety Risk Management requirements and their relation to the Flight Standards Mission

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

Education

Education is not qualifying at this grade level and may not be substituted for experience.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated for Internal Announcements:

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.

Incomplete Applications:

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.

Some, none, or all may be interviewed.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

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If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.



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.

Company Details
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs
369 Open Jobs Available
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. We strive to reach the next level of safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility and global leadership. We are accountable to the American public and ...

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Job Info
Location
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Type
Contractor
Salary Range
$112,283 - $173,980
Company Details
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs
369 Open Jobs Available
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. We strive to reach the next level of safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility and global leadership. We are accountable to the American public and ...

Benefits:
TBD

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