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The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service. The incumbent is
responsible for applying substantial knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and
procedures for Federal Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation
maintenance safety issues.
04/24/2024 to 05/14/2024
$124,751 - $162,178 per year
Above salary is including locality payment of 19.26%.
FG 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
NA
No
No
ASW-FS-24-BB326-90014
788185700
Open to Current Permanent AVS-WIDE and AMA-200 employees
The aviation safety inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of
broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries
out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The ASI provides policy assistance to field level
ASIs on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change.
Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project
requirements have been fulfilled.
Some FG-14 assignments involve Service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of
general aviation maintenance. Other FG-14 inspectors establish technical procedures and performance
yardsticks and review maintenance programs, or who have problems of comparable scope and
complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level
are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in the
industry.
ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete
maintenance programs for general aviation organizations who are leaders in the aviation industry,
or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation
organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.
The following assignments are illustrative:
1. As a Service wide expert on a particular type of aircraft:
-- Advises other inspectors of major changes;
-- Evaluates new training methods and equipment;
-- Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems
relating to the aircraft.
2. As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities,
exercises certificate authority; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul
facilities (By comparison, FG-13 employees exercise certificate authority over less complex air
carriers or perform major portions of the certification, inspection, and surveillance for major
carriers under the direction of FG-14 inspectors.)
3. Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied
general aviation organizations such as air taxis, executive and/or industrial operators, repair
stations, and flight mechanic schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier i s of
size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact. The magnitude, intensity, and
scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.
FG-14 employees evaluate maintenance programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft,
systems, and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology
incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to
resolve unique problems. They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical
guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines. Supervisors
give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action. Other inspectors seek their advice on
problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance. Because of the precedent-setting
nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be
reviewed and approved at a higher policy-setting level.
The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He
or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established
schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to
address organizational needs.
OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Series, 1825
General Requirements for All Positions:
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, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and must meet all of the following requirements:
When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
Note: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.
Certificate and Ratings:
This position requires a certificate and ratings for minimum qualification in the following specialty: General Aviation Maintenance; a copy of the certificate and ratings are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1825 specialty of General Aviation Maintenance.
Certificate and ratings must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held this position with the FAA.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (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 may include: experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities. Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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.
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.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
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
Security Requirements: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
This position is covered by the PASS/AVS Bargaining Contract. Pay will be set IAW with Article 127.
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. Your application/resume must have your official title, grade, series and employment dates in your work history.
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.
All FAA employees must applicants must upload most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). See further details below. Required Certificate and ratings for Aviation Safety Series, 1825, General Aviation Maintenance: FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. Note: Certificate and ratings must be submitted from applicants who have never held this position with the FAA. Form(s) may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail or fax. If you choose to submit the form via fax, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of the form. Illegible forms will result in loss of consideration. Mailed or faxed forms should be addressed to the agency point of contact listed in this vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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