Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing)(TPMS)

Summary The incumbent serves an Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) and is the Technical Program Management Specialist (TPMS) in the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR), providing technical, program management, and specialized expertise to stakeholders. The TPMS applies comprehensive knowledge of the aviation safety inspection specialization and applies a broad knowledge of AIR mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility. Responsibilities The incumbent applies technical knowledge and experienced judgment to help solve issues by serving as a technical expert on investigations, continued operational safety, and manufacturing related concerns. Serves as a focal point in planning, directing, or managing projects as directed by management. Advises personnel evaluating type and airworthiness certification by providing technical, regulatory, and policy expertise. The incumbent collaborates with internal stakeholders to interpret and implement FAA regulations and policy. The incumbent reviews technical documents for adequacy, accuracy, content, format, and completeness. Analyzes and ensures data is accurate and complete and presents information to management and others as necessary. The incumbent exercises a high degree of diplomacy and collaboration while interacting with internal and external stakeholders, and possesses the ability to explain, advocate, and negotiate to achieve a common understanding of issues to support resolution. The position is a focal point and provides technical guidance for inquiries related to manufacturing concerns (i.e. policy information/deviation requests, congressional requests, and Foreign Civil Air Authority requests). The TPMS may take a lead role or support activities related to: - Aviation Safety Hotline, Whistleblower, and Suspected Unapproved Part investigations and tracking - Preparing responses to congressional inquiries - Policy reviews and coordination - Budget formulation and/or review - Designee/Delegated Organization Management - Processing Compliance and Enforcement actions - Type Certification - Representing the Division¿s Branches when generating data for the Aviation Safety Staffing Tool and Reporting System (ASTARS) - Processing Undue Burden Decision Papers - Production approval holder Quality System Audits - Aircraft Certification Audit Information System (ACAIS) - Quality Management System audits - Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests - Uploading and tracking tasks in the Work Tracking System - Oversee System Oversight metrics - Process improvements to support standardization or increase efficiency/effectiveness of existing processes - Safety Management System efforts Contacts are internal and external to the agency. Contacts involve dealings with members of support staff, senior management, representatives of professional organizations, staff members of industry groups, representatives of other government agencies, and representatives of other civil aviation authorities. Follow established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work objectives, but is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. The TPMS provides guidance to others on difficult or complex policy interpretations and processes. Provides advice and guidance to senior leaders, and managers, by making recommendations on complex technical issues. The TPMS performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver`s license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; 2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. APPLICANTS FOR AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR POSITIONS MUST ALSO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE APPLICABLE SPECIALTY per the OPM Qualification Standard. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/ In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility requirements stated above, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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: Experience with type certification, production approvals, certificate management, ODA appointment and oversight, compliance and enforcement, airworthiness and conformity inspections, and related FAA orders, policies, and tools. Experienced in hotline, whistleblower, and Supplier Unapproved Parts (SUP) investigations, undue burden determinations, designee management, FOIA processes, and managing programs using data-driven reporting to measure and demonstrate objective-based performance. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs 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. 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. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This position may be filled in AIR-860 or AIR-870. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA