This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788146000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Office of Airports (ARP), Office of Safety and Standards, Airports Emerging Entrants Division. The Division is responsible for managing various administrative and technical functions and programs for the Office of Airports (ARP), including the integration of new and emerging entrants on airports such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Commercial Space, and supersonic aircraft.
Learn more about this agency04/24/2024 to 05/08/2024
$123,884 - $192,056 per year
The salary listed above includes a 33.26% locality payment for the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (U.S. Citizens) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees. A fixed relocation payment of $25,000 will be paid to current Federal employees. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
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AWA-ARP-24-1756BR-89869
788146000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Also open to applicants eligible under 30% or more disabled Veterans hiring authority.
Serves as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) and provides oversight for highly complex activities and functions under the minimal direction of a manager. Applies in-depth knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS) in the conception, planning, and performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities. Provides advice to management on planning methodologies and performance/trend indicators to measure attainment of fiscal year goals and objectives. May develop new or innovative approaches, methodologies and/or techniques to define or lead challenging programs or activities.
Provides strategical planning, technical expertise and support for the safe integration of new and emerging entrants into the airport and surrounding environment. Assists with the development of standards, policies and guidance for airspace and facilities that accommodate the new entrants. Ensures operations are clear of obstructions and are safely accommodated by facilities. Plans and implements safe integration of these new operations within the legacy NAS. Ensures the safety of the public by applying technical knowledge regarding the performance of the new entrant aircraft.
Coordinates with appropriate lead technical or integration offices including Aircraft Certification (AIR), Office of NextGen (ANG), UAS Integration Office (AUS), Flight Standards (AFS), Air Traffic Organization (ATO), and Office of Commercial Space (AST) to identify aircraft or vehicle design, performance, and/or operational concepts that deviate from established standards and trigger the need for additional ARP review and consideration for safe airport integration. As deviations are identified, gathers relevant information to assist in informing ARP management on policy, guidance, and resource needs.
Provides subject-matter expertise, technical advice and guidance (either directly or through facilitating the engagement of other subject matter experts) to managers, supervisors, and other personnel in developing policy and regulations unique to new and emerging entrant activities. Presents recommendations for adoption, implementation, mitigations, or changes to policies and procedures to senior management. Prepares documentation and reports, to include charts, graphs, statistical summaries, etc. of the revised procedures or processes. Anticipates potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive actions.
Contributes to the preparation and dissemination of ARP’s written materials by drafting and editing standards, policies, guidance, talking points, fact sheets, briefing materials, and other materials for use in conducting, facilitating, and supporting internal and external outreach, briefings, events, meetings, and speeches. Ensures that information on FAA activities related to new and emerging entrants are communicated in an effective and timely manner throughout ARP, by engaging with other ARP personnel as well as planning, leading or facilitating internal and external meetings.
Routinely communicates policy updates with applicable ARP divisions, regional and field offices affected by the new and emerging entrant. Coordinate meetings with aircraft and vehicle manufacturers, industry associations, state/local/tribal governments, and others to facilitate communications with relevant ARP offices. Builds cooperative, ongoing working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the mission of ARP and the FAA. Collaborates and engages in ongoing dialog to stay abreast of new and emerging entrant industries and FAA environment that might influence ARP’s mission.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience with airport management, planning, development and/or operations.
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Experience applying new and emerging entrant integration technology and efforts related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Commercial Space, and/or supersonic aircraft.
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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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
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NOTES:
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, 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.
3. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4. This Level 1 (Low Risk) position requires favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment.
5. This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-ARP-24-1756BR-89872. Please review both vacancy announcements before making application to determine your eligibility to apply.
6. This announcement is limited for the receipt of applications. Once at least 75 applications are received, it will close at 11:59p EST on that date, or on the initial closing date, whichever occurs first.
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.
Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded on faxed or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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.
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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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788146000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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