Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

Serves as a Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector in the Air Carrier Operations Branch (AXH-150).

Duties

Leads and manages the complex work on safety oversight of hazardous materials in air transportation. Directs and leads work through subordinate Hazardous Material Aviation Safety Inspectors (HMASIs), Senior Technical Advisors and staff responsible for the coordination and completion of all facets of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (AXH) risk-based oversight programs. Oversees the operational implementation of all air carrier safety assurance risk-based oversight, surveillance planning and operational implementation. Leads completion of mission critical subordinate staff work objectives, which may require making decisions on behalf of the oversight operations Division Manager in support of accomplishing AXH strategic initiatives.

Supports the AXH mission and objectives by directing and leading AXH work related to oversight operations. Exercises managerial direction, leadership and oversight to support staff responsible for the coordination and completion of oversight operations functions in support of the Division Manager.

Directs the work of subordinate employees to include but is not limited to: setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Uses assigned budget, staff and other resources to plan and accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term and long-term funding needs.

In addition, provides advice and guidance as a technical expert on Hazardous Material technical issues; coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Technical Advisor for Safety Resolution on compliance and enforcement related issues; coordinates and collaborates with other Senior Technical Advisors to implement and oversee compliance and mitigation of safety risks; coordinates and collaborates with other Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspectors and Senior Technical Advisors to implement and oversee the compliance non-certificated parties that may enter risk in to the supply chain; coordinates all safety assurance and safety resolution processes in consultation with the Division Manager; provides leadership with status, outcomes and projected gaps for future oversight activities and business plan targets; leads and directs the hazmat systems oversight of all safety oversight activities; and reports progress through program trackers keeping management well informed and provides timely updates on operational issues supported by any data when appropriate.

To support strategic initiatives, applies experience and expert technical knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), complex air carrier operations, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems or innovative approaches. Identifies and recommends resolution processes to highly complex or emerging problems or issues which often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of FAAs strategic objectives. Predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action related to SMS, SRM and the Compliance Program.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Work activities have a direct impact on the objectives of one or more LOBs/SOs and often impact the objectives of the FAA.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (FG/GS-14) 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 developing, executing and/or evaluating the requirements of a risk-bases safety oversight and inspection program.
Experience implementing hazardous materials regulations.
Experience analyzing risk-based safety data.
Experience networking and building relationships with stakeholders across multiple layers of an organization, agency or industry.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Refer to Qualifications.

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 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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

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

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

Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded 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 you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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.

Salary Range: $109,313 - $169,378

Job Ident #: 789908200

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Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector

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