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The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) is the medical certification, education, research, and occupational medicine wing of the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) within the FAA's Office of Aviation Safety (AVS). The position is within the Aerospace Human Factors Research Division, National Air Space (NAS) Human Factors Safety Research Branch. The mission of the Division is to promote civil aerospace safety through excellence in aerospace human factors (HF) research.
03/24/2025 to 04/22/2025
$89,650 - $138,946 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 17.06%
FV I
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with 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 $8,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees. A fixed relocation payment of $12,000 will be paid to current Federal employees. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
AAC-AAM-25-AAM520-94682
834069400
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one-year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
The Engineering Psychologist serves as a Principal Investigator conducting human factors research in support of aviation related occupations such as air traffic control specialist, airway transportation system specialist, instructor, and traffic manager. The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex research assignments under the limited direction of a manager or other technical specialist.
Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of human Factors research to accomplish assignments and to improve safety, programs, and policies. Understands how human factors interacts with or is affected by other disciplines and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish research projects and program objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish work-activities within established schedules.
Manages complex research projects that effectively address sponsor-identified objectives contributing to the safety and efficiency of our nation’s critical air transportation system. Research studies address human factors in aviation that may impact situation awareness, stress, fatigue, and human performance such as 1) evaluating the impact of new technologies, operational procedures and training innovations on air traffic control specialist, airway transportation systems specialist, or flight crew performance, 2) identifying system risks and evaluating potential mitigations, 3) identify new procedures and new technology integrations. Examples include eliciting task descriptions and information requirements, assessing decision support tools and information displays, identifying required knowledge, skills, and abilities for positions, collecting, and analyzing performance data and informing and evaluating training methods.
Develops and executes the research design for assigned projects. Identifies and executes a variety of methods for collecting data, such as experimental protocols, surveys, live observation, and simulator scenarios. Conducts advanced statistical analyses, interprets results, and communicates the application of the results to the research objective or problem to sponsors and stakeholders.
Designs and implements experiments using physiological and psychological measures such as eye tracking cognitive assessments and brain activity measures. Experiments may require observing and interviewing operators, administering, and analyzing questionnaires, and utilization of state-of-the-art simulators.
Conducts literature reviews to identify relevant psychological theories and methodologies applicable to human factors research and stays up to date on the latest advancements in human factors research and technologies to apply cutting-edge concepts to research projects.
Leads or provides subject matter expertise to work groups comprised of individuals from the FAA, other federal agencies, private sector companies, and/or academics. Collaborates with work groups, FAA business units, and/or other operational or scientific professionals to address human factors issues in specific aviation environments through the conduct of field and laboratory research. Consults with and advises FAA or other government personnel (e.g., NASA, DOD) on research and operational issues within one's area of expertise.
Delivers presentations to multiple levels within the FAA with varying technical backgrounds. Documents study findings in technical reports, professional journal publications, and scientific conference presentations. Writes reports consistent with professional standards and generally accepted practices in the fields of Psychology and Human Factors.
Writes statements of work, evaluates contract and grant proposals, and provides oversight to contractors as a Contracting Technical Representative.
Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Degree: Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS 13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience in designing and executing research plans, analyzing data using advanced statistical techniques or modeling, leading a research team, and communicating scientific information; and experienced in designing and conducting studies, preparing reports, and making presentations on research projects related to measuring the efficiency of individuals, teams, or work.
Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.
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QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will have skill in developing and conducting research studies, preparing reports, and delivering presentations on research projects specifically related to aviation or air traffic control human factors.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
KSA INFORMATION:
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions; and Other Factors 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or other factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping 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.
Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.
NOTES:
1) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
2) Positions may be filled within AAM-520.
3) All applicants MUST apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
5) 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.
6) If eligible, Permanant Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP).
7) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com
8) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
Standard Form (SF) 50 and/or DD214 required to verify meeting area of consideration. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) prior to the closing date of this announcement. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration.
Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents should be uploaded to your USAjobs application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If your qualifications are based on education, you must submit a transcript of your college coursework by the closing date of the announcement. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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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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