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This position serves as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP) (Alaska Region).
Learn more about this agency01/08/2025 to 01/29/2025
$122,675 - $190,182 per year
Salary range includes 31.96% locality pay. In addition, 1.69% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Permanent
Full-time
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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
Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.
AAL-ARP-25-AKDCB-93303
827013500
Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager as the Lead
Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI). This position applies experience and a comprehensive technical
knowledge to serve as a Regional primary point of contact in the area of airport certification and safety. Advises airport management on new requirements and developments in the airport certification program.
Conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports including medium to large hub
airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in the areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, marking signs, and lighting, snow and ice control, aircraft rescue and firefighting, handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials, traffic and wind direction indicators, airport emergency plan, self-inspection program, pedestrians and ground vehicles, obstructions, protection of NAVAIDS, public protection, wildlife hazard management, airport condition reporting, and identifying, marking and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas. Reviews and approves Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures. Recommends approval or denial of applications for Airport Operating Certificates (AOC). Investigates known or alleged violations of the regulations in accordance with current agency directives.
Coordinates directly with management to initiate revocation or suspension of AOC in accordance with agency
guidelines. Reviews and evaluates petitions from airport owners for exemptions from any or all of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements. Coordinates recommended exemption requests with regional Division Manager and FAA Headquarters. Conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports and evaluate results for closure or enforcement (administrative or legal). Conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans and conducts inspections of airports to ensure operational safety during construction meets current standards.
Reviews and approves wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports
and works closely with the airports, wildlife biologists, other technical experts and stakeholders to reduce
hazardous wildlife and attractants on and in the vicinity of airports. Investigates potential regulatory violations and initiates administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate. Works cooperatively with FAA management and legal counsel in processing legal enforcement cases. Supports investigations of an aircraft accident or incident on or near an airport as a subject matter expert. May be called upon to serve as a member of an Accident Investigation Board.
Works in collaboration with division staff and other FAA organizations to improve surface safety at airports by
reviewing or investigating the factors leading to surface incidents, runway incursions, and aircraft excursions.
Collaborates with Regional and Local Runway Safety Action Teams by providing 14 CFR Part 139 expertise and assisting in the development of airport runway safety action plans. Reviews and provides comments on policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and other instructions issued by Headquarters.
This position may require incumbent to drive significant distances (100-600 miles) and requires incumbent to walk considerable distances to inspect runway pavement, lighting, markings, signage and fueling systems.
Frequently this requires working around hazards of moving aircraft (taxiing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles.
The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.
Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training course.
Performs other duties as assigned
To qualify for this J Band level position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is Experience with conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations; Experience with reviewing and approving Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures; Experience in reviewing and verifying individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements; Experience in conducting reviews and approvals of wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans and; Experience with investigating potential regulatory violations and initiating administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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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 apply online via USAJOBS We highly encourage applicants to use the upload feature in USAJOBS for supporting documents. All supporting documents must be received in our office before or by the closing date to receive consideration. We DO NOT accept application documents via email. 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.
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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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