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Aeronautical Information Specialist
Summary
Position(s) are located within ATO, Mission Support Services (AJV), Aeronautical Information Services (AJV-A), Instrument Flight Procedures Group (AJV-A4). The Instrument Flight Procedures Group implements and manages the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) program in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). AJV-A4 plans, develops, provides quality control, coordinates, and processes IFPs for publication. IFPs are used for safe navigation throughout the NAS.
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This job is open to
The public
Veterans
Military spouses
Individuals with disabilities
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and PWD/PWTD. VRA is not applicable to positions above FG-11/equivalent grade levels.
Duties
FG-11
Typical duties consist of the following: Uses automation, charts, maps, and reports to populate databases, create digital files, and to evaluate IFPs for submittal to flight inspection and chart publishers for use by users within the aviation community; Develops, maintains, and revises IFPs; Identifies appropriate data sources from a wide range of available technical material sufficient to develop, maintain, and revise Instrument Flight Procedures; Ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards, and criteria; Identifies data discrepancies and notifies manager of unresolved problems and work issues; Assists in the development of Notices to Air Missions; Establishes and maintains effective communications with stakeholders involved in IFP processes; Conducts analytical studies and projects that involve key FAA programs and organizations; Uses automated applications in the development and evaluation of IFPs; Performs other related duties as assigned.
FG-12
Typical duties consist of the following: Uses automation, charts, maps, and reports to populate databases, create digital files, and to evaluate IFPs for submittal to flight inspection and chart publishers for use by users within the aviation community; Develops, maintains, and revises IFPs; Performs technical evaluation/application of criteria and expert knowledge of aeronautical information; Ensures appropriate application of Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, standards, and criteria; Identifies data discrepancies and notifies manager of unresolved problems and work issues; Develops Notices to Air Missions; Establishes and maintains effective communications with stakeholders involved in IFP processes; Identifies appropriate data sources from a wide range of available technical material; Researches, analyzes, and recommends alternative solutions to complex problems; Conducts analytical studies and projects that involve key FAA programs and organizations; Provides briefings and presentations to individuals from FAA, other government agencies, as well as private industries; Uses automated applications in the development and evaluation of IFPs; Performs other related duties as assigned.
FG-13
Uses automation, charts, maps, and reports to populate databases, create digital files, and to evaluate IFPs for submittal to flight inspection and chart publishers for use by users within the aviation community; Evaluates work in-progress and at the conclusion of critical functions and production cycles; Provides technical direction, mentoring and on-the-job-training to staff; Researches, organizes, and writes materials often involved with complex issues; Analyzes/evaluates data to determine solutions for current problems and future approaches to long-range planning; Communicates with internal and external aviation stakeholders to gather and exchange information, explain regulations, provide feedback or status of assigned programs, or discuss a customer's concern; Performs technical evaluation/application of criteria and expert knowledge of aeronautical information; Identifies appropriate data sources from a wide range of available technical material; Researches, analyzes, and recommends alternative solutions to complex problems; Conducts analytical studies and projects that involve key FAA programs and organizations; Provides briefings and presentations to internal and external aviation stakeholders, including other government agencies and private industries; Applies policies/guidelines as related to Aeronautical Information; Uses automated applications in the development, evaluation, and maintenance of IFPs; Performs other related duties as assigned.Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
- Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FG/GS-11 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FG/GS-9 level. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized Experienceincludes: Experience working with Terminal Area Route Generations and Traffic Simulations (TARGETS) to apply basic instrument flight procedure principles for creating, maintaining, and revising terminal/en-route instrument flight procedures.
OR
Education Substitution:Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (Transcripts Required)
OR
Combination education and experiencemay be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information.
To qualify for this position at the FG/GS-12 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FG/GS-11 level. 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 includes: Experience as a technical specialist in the full range of complex technical aeronautical instrument flight procedures data. Experience analyzing operational aeronautical/navigational practices, techniques and methods. Experience as a technical specialist for one or more of the following program of Terminal Area Route Generations and Traffic Simulations (TARGETS) to instrument flight procedure principles for creating, maintaining, and revising terminal/en-route instrument flight procedures.
To qualify for this position at the FG/GS-13 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FG/GS-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.
Specialized Experience includes: Experience as a subject-matter expert providing high-level technical aeronautical and operational advice to other specialist related to instrument flight procedures principles. Ensures quality control of complex aeronautical information procedures by providing subject-matter guidance to other specialist related to creating, maintaining, and revising instrument flight procedures products and publications. Experience in recommending changes in criteria, policies, or procedures as it relates to instrument flight procedures products or publications.
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
See qualifications required.
Information regarding KSAs:
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 Quality Ranking Factor (QRF), if applicable, and the KSA’s 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.
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
Notes:
1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
2) 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.
3) Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed.
4) Position may be filled at the FG-11, FG-12 or FG-13 level with full promotion potential to FG-13 grade level. *Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
5) Positions will be filled at the FG-11, FG-12, and FG-13 levels within AJV-A330 in either Oklahoma City, OK or Washington, DC.
6) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at Caleb.A.Weston@faa.gov
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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.
Required Documents
Transcripts and other supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Forms:
- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
- Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Agency contact information
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
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.
Overview
Salary shown does NOT include locality pay of 17.06% for Oklahoma City, OK and 33.94% for Washington, DC.
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