Summary Operates as Aviation Safety Assistant in a Flight Standards Field Office. Responsibilities Operates as an Aviation Safety Assistant in a Flight Standards field office. Provides administrative and semi- technical related support to the supervisor, or manager, Aviation Safety Inspectors, and Administrative Officer by utilizing advanced automation system tools relevant in the Safety Assurance System environment which includes, but is not limited to obtaining background data, preparing reports; reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, processing certificates, and maintaining technical and administrative files. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for the FG-7 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-E, FG/GS-6 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 may include but not limited to knowledge of FAR, FAA directives, and various agency and regional policies and procedures governing technical program responsibilities for aviation safety such as compliance and enforcement, aircraft accidents and incidents, written test program, and operator certifications. Has knowledge necessary to interview applicants and determine qualifications for non-complex certificates. Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures used by the office to maintain the office files, reports, logs, and records including SAS data and the Enhanced Flight Standards Automated System (eFSAS). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 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 and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Education College education is not qualifying substitution for experience. Additional Information We 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position may be filled at the FG-7. 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. Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Security Requirements: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Typing Proficiency: You must self-certify on your application that you are able to type 40 words per minute. Failure to indicate this on your application will eliminate you from consideration. Promotion Potential: Full promotion potential to the FG-7 Level: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor. PAY: Additional information regarding pay-setting is found in the PASS/AVS Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://my.faa.gov/content/dam/myfaa/org/staffoffices/ahr/emp_labor_management_relations/labor_relations/agreements/2013_PASS_AVS_CBA.pdf This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA