Summary

This position provides subject matter expertise and guidance on aviation automation systems, subsystems and applications utilized by Flight Standards Services. As the recognized training authority for their assigned area(s) of responsibilities, the incumbent develops and formulates training programs, methods and plans. Provides automation systems support and guidance, reviews, evaluates and monitors program administration, presentation, development, revision, and maintenance of course content.

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The incumbent may provide training on automation systems and applications in a classroom environment during applicable modules as assigned. He/she shares knowledge of Flight Standards' national programs and serves as an expert to the Flight Standards national programs managers. Incumbent participates in operational accomplishment of organization's mission and responsibilities. The work of the organization requires extensive coordination, integration, and decisions involving various complex and critical aeronautical information. Assignments are made in terms of broadly defined mission objectives. The incumbent, who is considered a principal specialist within and outside Flight Standards Services, may be required to perform duties as they relate to one or more of the following program areas.

Development, maintenance and revision of SPAS and FSAS procedures and design, compilation and maintenance of Safety Assessment Guidelines (SAGs), PTRS Procedures Manual (PPM) and VIS Procedures Manual (VPM). Ensure SAGs, FSIMS, PPM and the VPM are coordinated and integrated in the SPAS and FSAS programs to provide for safety assessment of aircraft, air operators, schools and repair stations.

Advanced knowledge of policies, and procedures related to data systems and development of best practices. Knowledge and expertise of data systems and the various sub-system types in order to support identification and successful resolution of challenging and complex issues affecting the various programs. Knowledge of data systems, associated goals, priorities, policies, and commitments of the assigned organization and their interrelationship with other internal and external programs and activities.

Ensures the construction and publication of all SAGs and FSAS Procedures Manuals meet operational requirements and follow guidance per the FAA Orders 8900.1, 1800.56 (as amended).

Analyzes and evaluates the objectives, planning, policies, work and progress, of assigned programs. Presents results of analysis and evaluation to executives and upper management

for use in making recommended improvements and assuring efficiency, economy, and balance in the execution of assigned programs. Performs studies, analysis, evaluates, and develops implementation plans, practices, methods, and procedures for assigned program responsibilities.

The incumbent plans, organizes and implements studies/projects that may directly impact the agency's programs. The studies require coordination between many activities within and outside the agency. Responsible for coordinating these efforts throughout the final stages of the completed automation projects that have direct impact on Federal Aviation Regulations and operations throughout the agency.

Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Assures that activities are efficiently carried out and the program objectives are being effectively accomplished. Assures uniformity and consistency of performance and adherence to national and regional policies, standards, systems, and procedures.

Establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry, with regions, centers, other FAA offices, and with affected departments and agencies of Government, both foreign and domestic, in an effort to further the understanding, support and coordination of the Academy's program responsibilities. Represents Academy Management at industry, agency, inter-agency, and inter-departmental meetings concerning automated support/training.

The incumbent reports directly to a manager who provides overall policy and program objectives. Work reviewed is in terms of overall effectiveness in accomplishing program objectives

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. 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 is experience providing subject matter expertise on aviation automation systems. Developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating related training programs and course materierals.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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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

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated for Internal Announcements:

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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.

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Benefits

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