Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch)

Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch)Department of TransportationFederal Aviation AdministrationFlight Standards ServicesOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/03/2019 to 09/24/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

FG 12

##### Salary

$83,121 to $108,061 per yearSalary range includes locality rate of 28.89%. In addition Alaska is

authorized a COLA of 3.27%

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Anchorage, AKRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThe Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch) serves at the

certificated dispatch/operational control expert technical authority

to interface between assigned air carriers/course

operators/designated aircraft dispatcher examiners (DADE) and the

FAA. The incumbent will be required to complete initial new hire

training to include formal and on-the-job training up to 24 months.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch) ensures that the

individuals and organizations continuously meet the standards

prescribed by and applicable to Title 14 of the Code of Federal

Regulations (14 CFR), agency orders and directives and ensures

compliance in all aspects of dispatch and operational

control-related issues through the use of a planned surveillance and

inspection program on a continuing basis.Travel Required50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNA

#### Job family (Series)

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate is required.

Front and back of certificate must be submitted.

QualificationsAll applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation

Regulations violations in the last 5 years;

Valid State driver's license;

Fluency in English;

No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with

job performance; and

High school graduate or equivalent.

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to

perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector Aircraft

Dispatch position. They must:

Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read,

without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten

characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid

permitted); and

Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a

hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with the

their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

Specialized Experience Requirements: In addition to meeting the

basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience

requirements as outlined below.

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Recency of experience: A portion of the applicant’s specialized

experience must have been gained within the last three years.

At least two years of experience as a part 121 scheduled

domestic and/or scheduled international (flag) dispatcher, and

at least one year of experience in at least one of the following

positions:

Air Transportation Supervisor (ATS);

Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner (DADE);

An Aircraft Dispatcher with primary responsibility for

developing, creating, and/or revising dispatch manuals and

procedures which require a comprehensive knowledge of FAA

regulatory requirements and current FAA policy for a Part 121

Air Carrier; or

A Dispatch Instructor for a Part 121 Air Carrier.

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 Human Resources Specialist as

appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification

requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further

evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed in

the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be

placed in one of the following categories: score order, category

grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting

official for consideration.EducationIncumbent must be a high school graduate or equivalent.Preview Job Questionnaire

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your

qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.Additional informationWe 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.You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility

under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Veterans'

Recruitment Appointment, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with

Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special

hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your

questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment

section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides

evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents

section of the announcement.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.Incomplete Applications: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.Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application

for employment with the FAA.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy

announcement.Interviews:The Flight Standards Service utilizes a National Centralized

Hiring Process, for standardized interviewing, screening, and

verification of qualifications and experience of Aviation Safety

Inspector applicants.Applicants will be required to appear in person for an interview

and/or other assessments to determine whether they possess the

necessary qualifications, competencies and personal qualities to

successfully perform Aviation Safety Inspector duties. Applicants

will be questioned about information on their application and will

be required to show appropriate airmen certificates, ratings and

pilot logbooks or other appropriate records of flight time to

substantiate that the applicant meets the requirements of this

announcement.Interviews for this position are conducted in Denver, Colorado.This is a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLAHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsYou must provide a front and back copy of your Aircraft Dispatch

Certificate to receive consideration under this announcement.If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring

authorities, you must submit the following documentation:30% or More Disabled Veteran Program: You must submit a DD 214,

Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred), and

supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an

official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of

Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to

the present existence of the veteran's service-connected

disability.Veterans' Recruitment Appointment: You must submit a DD 214,

Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred). Applicants

claiming 10-point preference must provide supporting documentation

as required by form SF-15 such as, an official statement, dated 1991

or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch

of the Armed Forces, certifying to the present existence of the

veteran's service-connected disability before preference is

awarded.Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities

AppAll Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must

submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from

Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the

armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be

discharged or released from active duty service under honorable

conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also

submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's

Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15.

Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource

Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must

be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to

submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the

supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively

assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214

reflects that you have the service required to qualify for

preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing

Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all

documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a

non-veteran.Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference:

You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document

from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are

expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under

honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the

required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the

Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting

discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or

general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide

documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.Forms:

SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

SF-256 : Self-identification of Disability

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.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyYou must apply online to receive consideration. Your application

must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on

the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for

positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have

a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in

order to receive consideration for positions associated with

register.IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE

CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume

builder in the creation of resumes.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following

information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

Employer's name and address

Supervisor name and phone number

Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18

2007 to April 05 2008)

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is

dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of

this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This

will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information

again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,

Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and

re-using the documents in your applications.Agency contact informationAviation CareersPhone(405) 954-4657Fax(405) 954-0593Email9-amc-amh-300@faa.govAddressFederal Aviation Administration

Aviation Careers Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 139

AHF-C420

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

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system. AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in

your application with the requirements of the position. If you are

found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be

referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In

some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must

be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not

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position and the judgment of the selecting official.Important - If you make any change to your application, you must

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package, and your previous application will be considered.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 us. 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.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544418600. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.