Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation)

About the role

Incumbent is an Aviation Safety Assistant (OA) in a Flight Standards field office. Provides administrative, semi-technical, and clerical related support to the supervisor, or manager, Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs), and Administrative Officer.

Utilizes tools relevant to the Safety Assurance System environment which includes obtaining background data, preparing reports, reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, processing certificates, and maintaining technical and administrative files.

What you will do

• Technical Program Support Processes FAA issued airman certificates such as an FAA designated representative, mechanics, repairmen, flight engineers, and pilots.
• Interviews applicants to determine qualifications for non-complex certificates.
• Processes FAA authorizations such as inspection authorization, aircrew program designee, aerobatic competency, etc. Processes FAA issues operator and air agency certificates such as air carrier, repair stations, and approved schools.
• Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness, consistency of information, and assures correction, if required.
• Responsible for notifying staff when changes to directives relating to accidents, incidents, enforcement processing, and airmen/operator certification are implemented to ensure the latest information is available to everyone.
• Responsible for processing temporary airman certification files for certificates issued by designated examiners.
• Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness consistency of information, and fulfillment of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) requirements.
• Assures correction, if required.
• Monitors and tracks returned files.
• Supports the Designated Written Test Examiner (DWTE) program by assisting with the orientation and training of new examiners, assisting with the required annual and periodic training as necessary.
• Has responsibility for security, accountability and destruction of question selection sheets, sorting, assembling and furnishing written test examiners with test materials, and following up to ensure corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Conducts FAA written examinations by assembling and distributing test materials and by preparing necessary supporting documentation.
• Monitors written test examinations.
• Researches appropriate handbooks, collects information, organizes material pertinent to meetings and training sessions such as pre-certification, examiner renewal, inspector authorization, and flight examiner and written test examiner indoctrinations.
• Conducts written test examiner training sessions when necessary.
• Assists with interpreting and implementing newly modified agency directives relating to accident, incident, enforcement processing, and airmen/operator certification file processing.
• Determines necessary action and notification to assure staff is aware of latest changes.
• Answers inquiries from and advises organization personnel regarding the preparation of technical work.
• Correspondence and Reports Researches, writes, and types non-technical and routine technical correspondence.
• Assists in composing complex technical correspondence.
• Maintains, reviews, and revises form letters at the request of ASIs in accordance with FAA branding and writing guidelines and procedures.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence, attaching background information when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining the correspondence control system and suspense files.
• Reviews and assembles outgoing material for mailing.
• Types material using typewriter or computer; assembles information and reviews for proper format, grammar, spelling and accuracy.
• Reviews outgoing correspondence for grammatical accuracy, procedural agreement, factual inconsistencies, attachments, enclosures, dates and signatures.
• Prepares reports (e.g., accident, incident, violation, recurring and special) by researching, requesting information, creating files, preparing control sheets, copying and distributing preliminary and final report documents, and reviewing for accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for maintaining individual report logs including the assignment of report or control numbers.
• Responsible for researching and composing sections of reports, as directed.
• On own initiative, composes and prepares special and recurring reports.
• Extracts information for reports from automated databases.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.
• Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
• If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
• Supplemental documentation may be uploaded and attached to your application.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

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.

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. *** 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. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Work history must state job titles including specialty, series, and grade level held.

No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% is authorized and is subject to change without notice.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA