Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) (Fire Support)

U.S. Department of Agriculture; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 3, is seeking an expert in avionics to support the Regional Aviation Group.

You will provide technical avionics expertise for aircraft maintenance and serve on teams for the National Airworthiness program. Responsibilities include managing the Regional Aviation Maintenance Program, inspecting and approving contractor and cooperator aircraft, and participating in ASATs, contract evaluations, and audits while supporting Working Capital

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct deposit to financial institution required by Public Law 104-134.
• Pass E-Verify employment verification.
• 1-year probationary period required.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate required.
• Drug testing designated position; pre-employment and random testing; negative result required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Regional Aviation Maintenance Program.
• Serve as team member for National Airworthiness Program projects.
• Inspect and approve contractor and cooperator aircraft, fuel service vehicles, and maintenance personnel.
• Participate on Aviation Safety Assistance Teams (ASAT).
• Participate in contract evaluations, review teams, and audits.
• Ensure maintenance on Working Capital Fleet (WCF) aircraft.

Skills

Avionics expertise

Maintenance program mgmt

Field inspections

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Region 3 Forest Service Office, Fire & Aviation Management, Regional Aviation Group. This position serves as an expert in providing technical expertise and knowledge on all avionics issues regarding aircraft and aviation maintenance and works as a team member for projects of the National Airworthiness program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Tobe Haught at [e-mail]

Major Duties

• Manage Regional Aviation Maintenance Program.
• Serve as team member for projects of the National Airworthiness Program.
• Inspect and approve contractor and cooperator aircraft, fuel service vehicles, support equipment, and maintenance personnel.
• Participate on Aviation Safety Assistance Teams (ASAT).
• Participate in contract evaluation panels, review teams, and audits.
• Ensure maintenance on Working Capital Fleet (WCF) aircraft.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Must hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power plant (A and P) Certificate. A copy of the certificate is required. Must hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Inspection Authorization (IA). A copy of the certificate is required. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. You will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Individuals with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056223

Other Information

Position(s) will be located at one of the Region 3 Forest Office locations. Final determination of the duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See OPM.gov for additional information on pay rates. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. Physical Effort: Physical requirements of the position include the ability to lift, hold, and position light parts. Ability to climb, stoop, crawl in and around aircraft, and recognize color codes through normal color perception. Work Environment: Work is done in an office setting or in aircraft maintenance facilities with considerable time spent in field conditions and in areas of wildfire where the employee is exposed to discomforts and hazards, such as smoke, adverse weather and risks resulting from supporting fire related activities. Travel: Work requires frequent and extensive overnight travel away from home base to accomplish the surveillance, inspections, reviews and audits of Agency owned, operated, and contracted aircraft. Travel may be on short notice and over weekends and holidays. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. This position is not eligible for telework. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE. Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Availability as it relates to this be position may not be determined until time of selection. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.