Federal Aviation Administration hiring Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector in Anchorage, AK | LinkedIn (2024)

Duties

Supports the mission and objectives of AXH under the broad direction and leadership of the Director (AXH-1) and Deputy Director (AXH-2) and executes the AXH safety oversight activities through the technical and administrative direction of the assigned manager. Performs multiple, varying levels of complex oversight assignments under the limited direction of the Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Safety Program to complete assignments and develop plans and techniques to improve air carrier hazardous materials safety programs, policies, and procedures. Conducts hazardous materials compliance inspections of regulated parties that introduce or transport hazardous materials into air transportation. Investigates incidents, discrepancies, and regulatory compliance violations related to hazardous material air transportation.

Responsibilities will generally include assignments that support and implement the FAA Oversight Philosophy (FAA Order 8000.72) through hazardous materials transportation oversight functions. These include but are not limited to, supporting hazardous materials oversight through assigned risk-based oversight activities such as on-site inspections for air carriers, shippers, and repair stations; evaluation of air carrier training programs, processes and procedures. Supports the implementation of the FAA Compliance Philosophy (FAA Order 8000.373) through investigations of incident discrepancies and air carrier systems evaluations to include regulatory compliance violations utilizing the most effective safety resolution. Works collaboratively with other Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspectors in performing surveillance to assess compliance and conduct investigations to determine the desired compliance.

Conducts on-site inspections of regulated air carriers, shippers, and repair stations to determine compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations, operational policies, and procedures. Identifies and coordinates any violations requiring immediate corrective action and potential enforcement action(s) to address non-compliance. The appropriate course of action will be determined in accordance with established AXH policies and the current version of the FAA Order 2150 and the FAA Compliance Philosophy 8000.373. Conducts stakeholder engagement with various aviation related industries as needed in compliance with the AXH Stakeholder Engagement Policy. The stakeholder engagement is based on national and international identified trends and to support hazardous material safety education for the regulated community to improve compliance with air transportation and hazardous material transportation safety through compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations, and ICAO Technical Instructions, and other related Aviation Regulations.

Contacts are internal and external to the agency. May be key technical point of contact with other FAA and DOT organizations, other Federal agencies, industry, and the public, as necessary. Investigates hazardous materials incidents and makes findings of fact. Prepares written reports of compliance or findings to a Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector. Ensures entry of required data into automated systems and ensures the quality and integrity of entered data. Receives assignments from the manager and independently prioritizes and completes work activities in accordance with policies, procedures, and established deadlines. Completed work products, activities, and decisions are monitored and in some situations are reviewed and approved by the manager for technical compliance and alignment with policies and requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Requires working in multiple settings, including offices, warehouses, airports, and near aircraft with exposure to aircraft noise and jet fumes.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.

QualificationsTO QUALIFY AT THE FV-I (FG/GS-13) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-10/11/12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

• Hazardous materials experience within the transportation industry, which includes directly overseeing or leading data-driven aviation safety inspections and investigations or experience with hazardous materials in the transportation industry performing duties such as: acceptance, handling, loading, training, inspection and auditing.
• Conducting complex regulatory investigations.
• Applying risk-based safety data to drive decisions.
• Networking and building relationships with stakeholders; and
• Possessing experience with hazardous materials transportation in commerce or specialized hazardous materials experience within the aviation industry.

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

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Upon selection, the selectee will be assigned to a training branch within the AXH-100, AXH-200, or AXH-300 Division. Upon completion of the AXH OJT program, the employee may be reassigned to a different branch in the AXH-100, AXH-200, or AXH-300 Division.
• Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
• Work hours include normal business hours as well as late nights and overnight shifts, varying by location and entity operation type.
• Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
• This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
• To confirm receipt of documents, please email kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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.