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Job Description:
Serves as a Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector in the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (AXH). 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. 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 Program (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.
Contacts are primarily internal within the immediate organization, 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.
FV-G DUTIES:
Serves as a developmental inspector performing a mixture of basic and routine assignments under the close direction of the manager. Applies basic technical knowledge related to the Hazardous Materials Safety Program and limited experience to complete assignments and assist with developing plans and techniques to improve the air carrier hazardous materials safety programs, policies, and procedures. Assists with conducting hazardous materials compliance inspections of regulated parties that introduce or transport hazardous materials into air transportation. Assists with investigating incidents, discrepancies, and regulatory compliance violations related to hazardous material air transportation.
Assists in conducting assigned on-site inspections of regulated air carriers, shippers, and repair stations to determine compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations, operational policies and procedures. Assists with identifying and coordinating 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 Program 8000.373. Assists with conducting assigned stakeholder engagement with various aviation related industries as needed in compliance with the AXH Stakeholder Engagement Policy.
FV-H DUTIES:
Performs a mixture of routine, multiple, and varying levels of assignments under the limited direction of the Supervisory Hazardous Material Aviation Safety Inspector. Applies experience and progressively detailed 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 and assists with conducting hazardous materials compliance inspections of regulated parties that introduce or transport hazardous materials into air transportation. Investigates or assists with investigating incidents, discrepancies, and regulatory compliance violations related to hazardous material air transportation.
Conducts and/or assists with assigned on-site inspections of regulated air carriers, shippers, and repair stations to determine compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations, operational policies and procedures.
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.
Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively, responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least a FG/GS-4 demonstrating the ability to: (1) Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; (2) Plan and organize work; and (3) Communicate effectively. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university. OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying. TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting transportation safety inspections; participating in regulatory investigations; prioritizing activities through risk-based decisions; networking and building relationships with stakeholders; and/or experience with hazardous materials transportation in commerce or the aviation industry. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree/3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree/LL.M., if related. OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying. 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 the Qualifications section. 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. 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. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) or DD214 (member 4 copy) will be required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation, etc. 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. To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts at time of application. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date. If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current 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 a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. 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 a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf. Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date. 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: $52,112 - $97,046
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