Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector

The Assistant Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment that includes experience in one or more of the following specialties: Operations Avionics Maintenance Dispatch Rotorcraft and Cabin Safety. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and ensures the promotion of the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing transparency of data exchange that includes the identification of hazards and management of risk.

The incumbent of this position assists the manager and sets clear performance standards that promote accountability a sense of individual responsibility professionalism and pride for organizational performance to next level managers (e.g. Front-Line Managers Supervisory Principal Inspector as applicable). Ensures effective managerial work and work quality across all units and cross organizational relationships while maintaining unit and individual wellbeing. Responsible for assisting in the leadership planning prioritizing direction communication tasking training and scheduling of work. Also responsible for time and attendance leave approval performance evaluation corrective and disciplinary actions and the setting of the front-line office goals and objectives.

Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges and barriers and are clear about roles and responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the office/branch and that solutions fully consider and represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Delegates work and empower subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Confirms subordinates take on expected work and produce intended results with minimal intervention.

Assists in effective resourcing decisions across several work units teams or groups; making certain that work units deliver expected output within required time frame and budget. Adjusts resourcing plans as needed to meet changing work conditions. Hold other managers accountable to make good business decisions in meeting the needs of Flight Standards (FS). Defines plans and organizes assigned budget staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit or team. Provides assistance with budget and reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or requests additional resources as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying
resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment.

Work is typically governed by established policies procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Holds managers accountable for maintaining mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders as demonstrated by productive conflict and effective action taking to address issues impeding effectiveness. Meets with stakeholders regularly to identify potential impediments to team and organizational effectiveness. Set and maintain expectations for integrating stakeholder feedback into services provided.

Works as a member of a higher-level leadership team (e.g. Division leadership team) and contribute to problem-solving beyond own function. Builds and maintains an effective office/branch leadership/management team; ensuring units are working together and beyond boundaries exemplified by shared decision-making commitment to sharing all relevant information and considering inputs from all relevant stakeholders.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
• A one year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job related medical requirements. When applicable applicants must meet job related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. 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);

2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and

3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and

2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation; or

2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J FG/GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards related to aviation safety. Experience with the federal laws regulations and policies affecting aviation safety and the work directed. Experience applying the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards which includes the identification of hazards and management of risk.

In addition applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification standards located at the following web address for the 1825 series in any specialty.

or Aviation Safety Inspectors - Aircraft Dispatch located at the following web address: Aviation Safety Inspectors - Cabin Safety located at the following web address: Aviation Safety Inspectors - Roto/Heli located at the following web address: should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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.

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.