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Aerospace EngineerDepartment of TransportationFederal Aviation AdministrationAviation Safety (AVS), Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (AUS)Overview
##### Open & closing dates
10/21/2019 to 11/04/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
FV J
##### Salary
$103,147 to $159,907 per yearA locality payment of 29.32% has been added to the salary.
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Washington, DC 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedYes - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - Employees with status: A fixed
relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid.Telework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryServes as an Aerospace Engineer within the Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) lntegration Office, AUS and is charged with assisting in
establishing the Agency's research priorities, developing a
comprehensive UAS research plan, sponsoring research studies, and
providing subject matter expertise to support the FAA's evolving
regulatory and operational framework for the safe and efficient
integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS).Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a subject matter expert and technical project manager, directly
supports the Division with a variety of responsibilities including,
researching needs analyses, requirement definitions, literature
reviews, concept development, project management, technical
evaluations, sponsor coordination and technical monitoring for FAA
sponsored UAS research and development to inform rulemaking,
aviation safety, policy and air traffic operations.Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of
engineering principles, theories, and concepts, as well as an
understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve
complex problems and develop improved technical processes for the
organization. Organizes and assigns resources and project
deliverable schedules to accomplish organizational objectives. Plans
and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs
and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager,
project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer.
May act as a principal technical specialist or as a project manager
for large work activities.Considers the objectives of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
lntegration Office, AUS when developing, integrating and
implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Assignments
frequently require knowledge and experience working across
functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may
include: system design and integration; extensive research; and
direct responsibility for project/program management.Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior
technical point of contact on UAS projects, programs and other work
activities. Communicates results to all levels internally (within an
LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally. Plays a lead role in
drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents
for final approval prior to external distribution. Presents
briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates
significant technical matters with representatives of external
organizations.Participates in the preparation of formal documentation as well as
the presentation of plans, results, responses and recommendations to
a variety of audiences including senior FAA management, Department
of Transportation (DOT), Government Accountability Office (GAO),
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress. Collaborates
and coordinates with other government agencies such as National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of lnterior
(DOl). This also includes organizations that are internal and
external to the FAA within the UAS community.Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for
addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new
and innovative approaches. Draws on experience to solve unusual
problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as
the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to
others, both internally and externally.Provides guidance to lower-level staff to solve difficult technical
issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the
intervention of management or a more experienced engineer. Develops
plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated
problems and issues. Work with senior management to solve problems.Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at
project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment
with the requirements of the project or other work activity.Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one
or more major subdivisions and/or LOB's/SOs and may impact the
objectives of the FAA. In some areas, the work may affect the safety
and security of customers.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time,
but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other
work-related duties.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNA
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- RequirementsConditions 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)
This position has a positive education requirement.
Transcript(s) required.
Transcripts - See Required Documents
QualificationsTo view the complete qualification standard, applicants should
reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management the Individual
Occupational Requirements for All Professional Engineering
Positions, 0800.https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfBASIC REQUIREMENTS:Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum
must: (1)be in a school of engineering with at least 1 curriculum
accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2)include
differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than
1st year physics & chemistry) in 5 of these 7 areas of engineering
science or physics:(a)statics, dynamics;(b)strength of
materials;(c)fluid mechanics,
hydraulics;(d)thermodynamics;(e)electrical fields and
circuits;(f)nature and properties of materials; and (g)any other
comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such
as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR
Combination of education and experience - college-level education,
training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1)a thorough
knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying
professional engineering, and (2)a good understanding, both
theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and
techniques and their applications to one of the branches of
engineering. THE ADEQUACY OF SUCH BACKGROUND MUST BE DEMONSTRATED BY
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Current registration as a professional
engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto
Rico; OR evidence of having successfully passed the
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam, or the written test required for
professional registration; OR successful completion of at least 60
semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and
engineering sciences AND in engineering that included the courses
specified in paragraph 1; OR successful completion of a curriculum
leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an
appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, computer
science, mathematics, provided the applicant had at least 1 year of
professional engineering experience acquired under professional
engineering supervision.In addition to the basic requirements above, to qualify for this
position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess
at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I,
FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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 may include but not limited to: Experience in
aviation operations and identifying operational challenges in one of
the following areas: general aviation, business aviation, air
carrier, air cargo, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or military
aviation. Experience identifying the technologies that can be
employed to improve operations in the above areas.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy
announcement.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in
their Work History.EducationThis position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must
submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and
certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify
qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required
prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your
application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the
announcement (please include announcement number on each page).Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified
at the following website:
www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional
organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education
credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms
of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or
university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included,
otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.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
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that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and
experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human
Resource 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 (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 order and referred to the selecting official for
consideration.All, some or none of the applicants may be interviewed.Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of their
most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. See Required
Documents.Selection may also be made from the following announcement:
ACT-AVS-20-AUS300-64311.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): IAW FAA Travel Policy, fixed rate
PCS is authorized. Current Federal government employees (transfers
without a break in services) are eligible for fixed rate PCS up to
$27K. All other selectee (s) are eligible for a fixed rate PCS up to
$10K.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
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substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports
your responses.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsSF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. See below.Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's
documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line
application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (609)
485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All
submitted documents should reference the announcement number.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.
This position has a positive education requirement; college
transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the
FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees
applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position
in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who
are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.If selected, official transcripts are required prior to
employment.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,
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https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you
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Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295.
Additional information is available from this link:
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are those 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
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Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable
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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
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Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
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Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is
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Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and
re-using the documents in your applications.Agency contact informationMonique HeriegelPhone(609) 485-6754Fax(609) [email protected] Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Division
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-E300
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
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Vacancy caducado!