Aviation Safety Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Applying aviation laws, regulations, and policies to provide expert technical advice in aviation inspection, investigation, or enforcement.

Experience with manned and unmanned aircraft operations under 14 CFR Parts 91, 121, 133, and/or 135. Expertise in civil aircraft operations and maintenance regulations. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Aviation Safety Specialist, you will: Serve as the designated Aviation Manager and Aviation Safety Officer across Office of Science site offices, developing, reviewing, and approving aviation safety documentation for crewed aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. Deliver technical direction to federal personnel and contractors to ensure aviation service contracts, flight operations, and maintenance programs comply with federal regulations and departmental policies.

Perform on-site compliance audits of laboratory aviation programs and commercial aviation providers, evaluating contractor qualifications for inclusion on approved operator registries. Investigate flight mishaps and incidents, identify operational hazards, track corrective actions, and report findings through mandatory reporting systems. Establish long-range program goals, develop departmental aviation safety policies and metrics, and prepare mandatory executive and statutory reports.