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This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Western Service Area Safety Group, AJI-1W30. This Group is responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues.
Learn more about this agency10/15/2024 to 10/24/2024
$92,964 - $144,121 per year
The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.
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Few vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. However, this is not a Remote position.
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
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No
Yes - 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. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
AWA-AJI-24-2137MN-92696
813881700
Serves as an Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Runway Safety Specialist) in the Western Service Area Runway Safety Team, AJI-1W30. This position applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of National Airspace Systems (NAS) technical systems, operations and procedures to analyze and evaluate data and to develop mitigation strategies to improve runway safety by reducing the risk of runway incursions, excursions, and other surface incidents. Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of the Team Manager. This work is a critical area of safety oversight and directly affects the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
As a principal technical specialist, leads teams in the development, implementation, and administration of innovative runway safety procedures and guidelines. Conducts and monitors complex independent and interdependent studies pertaining to the adoption, change, mitigation or elimination of runway safety policies. Provides guidance to less experienced members of the runway safety team on the process of technically reviewing the development of proposed plans, risk assessments, and criteria. Applies knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) policies to participate in reviews and evaluations of existing runway safety policies, standards, procedures and programs. Assesses and evaluates reported runway safety incidents and risks to recommend policy and/or procedural corrections.
Applies comprehensive technical knowledge of and experience with runway safety systems, technologies, and operations to support the development, evaluation, and deployment of new systems designed to automatically alert airport personnel driving or working close to taxiways and runways to incidents that could result in the significant potential for a collision or an actual collision. Conducts airport surface operations such as the logistics in separating and controlling air traffic in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) terminal/tower or piloting an aircraft to analyze runway incidents and incursions. Evaluates airport technical equipment and systems to assess and evaluate reported event details and risks. Contacts are internal and external to Safety and Technical Training (AJI) and include Regional Administrators, FAA line of business contacts, and representatives from pilot associations, national labor associations, and the aviation industry; as well as, representatives from international, state, and local governments and airport authorities. As a senior technical point of contact, the Specialist uses experience serving on or leading technical or operational work groups to represent AJI on various team such as the Regional Runway Safety Team at the direction of the Service Area Team Manager. Communicates results to all levels within the Directorate. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing and editing reports for final approval prior to external distribution. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies.
Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, the Specialist is allowed considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems. The Team manager rarely reviews the work through status reports and at project completion to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:
Experience conducting airport surface operations, such as separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal/tower or as an aircraft pilot, to analyze runway incidents and incursions.
Experience evaluating, installing or repairing airport technical equipment and systems to assess and evaluate reported event details and risks.
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.**
In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.
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 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.
1) 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.
2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm
3) This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
4) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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 applicants MUST submit the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
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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.
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