Summary The position is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling multiple, varying assignments necessary to meet the outcomes and mission of the Aviation Safety (AVS) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Office. Special projects and teams are established in the ODA Office to focus on overseeing the ODA Program across AVS and operationalizing of the ODA Office. Responsibilities Work involves interaction with FAA employees and contract support staff and requires interaction with multiple stakeholders internally across AVS as well as externally with industry. Works in a team environment and must effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate to meet program and project goals. Ensures open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of systems oversight as it relates to production and/or maintenance systems. Draws from experience in applying systems thinking to the below responsibilities as well as a broad level of experience and expert knowledge to identify, interpret, and apply guidance, policy, and regulations to assigned work or projects. Typical assignments include: Providing guidance to less experienced employees. Leading large project teams. Leading project meetings and periodic reviews, involving a wide variety of stakeholders. Preparing accurate and timely status reports. Defining and developing internal AVS ODA Office policies, governance, and procedures. Collaborating with AVS policy offices and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules, regulations, and external concerns. Work contributes to the objectives of the employing organization, the system-wide efficiency and effectiveness of domestic or international civil aviation inspection programs, and the safety of civil aviation. Collaborates directly with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and effective utilization of the AVS ODA Program through recommendations that affect policy, training, communication, data management, system oversight, performance management, and safety. Promotes consistency of FAA audit functions across AVS under the ODA Program through evaluation of ODA holder oversight data and risk-based decision making, development of performance measures, and analyzing of data to evaluate the effectiveness of the ODA Office and the ODA Program as it relates to safety. Defines deliverables, resolves complex problems and issues, and establishes realistic schedules and milestones. Formulates, defends, and executes project budgets and schedules. Serves as a Program Manager in the AVS ODA office who plays a key role in evaluating overall ODA program performance (ODA holder and FAA oversight organization) and in the resolution of disputes that could be wide-ranging in nature. Includes the development of recommendations on programs or issues based on the examination of situations or issues while considering the perspectives of all stakeholders. These situations would likely involve senior and/or executive meeting support or participation. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The inspector often represents the agency as a senior point of contact for policy development, inspection activities, or as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training. Works with the AVS ODA Office Manager and/or management team members across AVS in the development, implementation, and administration of policies, systems, and key management tools needed to manage and control the ODA Program at the national level. Signs office correspondence and reports ensuring that all actions and/or program reporting requirements assigned to the office are completed within defined schedules. May serve as the focal point for programs such as Quality Management Systems and Oversee System Performance. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge when evaluating stakeholder compliance to ODA Program requirements. Supports or may provide input in the planning, organizing, and evaluation of oversight programs for delegated organizations. Applies risk management in planning. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Aviation Safety Series 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: A. 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; B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); C. 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. Please right click on the URL provided. 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 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I, FG/GS-13). Specialized experience is experience in the normal line of progression which is in or directly related to this position and that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes: Broad practical knowledge and experience in the area of quality systems, methods, and techniques in the manufacture and/or maintenance, or operations or airworthiness of aircraft, products and/or articles to include having served as a representative of the FAA (i.e. Designee or Organization Designation authorization administrator and/or unit member) under the FAA Delegation Program. 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 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. 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA