Supervisory Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

Position ensures effective & efficient execution of the quality program by leading/managing Quality Control personnel of the Program Quality Control Plan.

Duties

Implement and direct aviation quality procedures in order to create a safe and efficient operating environment. Ensure aircraft maintenance functions are in compliance with 14 CFR Part 135 Air Operator, 14 CFR 121 Air Certification Certificate, and 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station certificate or performs to 14 CFR 121 Air Certification equivalent to industry operation of similar size, scope, and complexity.

Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning, communicating the organizations vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinate employees; coaching and developing employees capabilities; approving leave; taking or approving corrective disciplinary actions as appropriate; recognizing talent and using teamwork effectively to achieve business results.

This position has full authority to make airworthiness determinations, therefore must possess current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, in accordance with 14 CFR Parts (65.83, 121, 135, 145). Applies available resources and identifies resource needs to maintain the aircraft maintenance programs. Responsible for the development and currency of customer and agency aircraft inspection and maintenance programs. Ensures that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules. Allocates resources if erroneous decisions, recommendations, or failure to achieve results cause delays in program schedules.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for the Quality Control Team. Manages the organizations budget and reallocates resources among programs or requests additional resources to meet overall requirements. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning processes for the Quality Control Team, including projecting both short/long-term needs.

Participates in planning efforts and applies advanced knowledge of the aircraft maintenance industry, regulatory changes and agency goals to project short/long-term needs. Leads and integrates team initiatives for Quality Control Team and Flight Program Operations corporate plan. Applies understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning. Able to integrate the work of the organizational program to accomplish mission objectives.

Applies advanced knowledge of 14 CFR standards (65.83, 121, 135, 145) for industry operation of similar size, scope, and complexity. The Quality Assurance and Quality Control approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities, acquisition process/practices, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of Flight Program Operations, ATO/FAA. Directs and inspects for conformance, any work performed by technicians to determine and ensure airworthiness. Ensures compliance of fleet aircraft and maintaining of tracking systems (CAMP, FlightDocs, etc.), ensuring all scheduled and unscheduled items are completed in a timely manner.

Contacts are primarily internal and on occasion, external with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status and results of Quality Control Teams programs and forecast expectations and outcomes for the out years. Works directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Provides guidance to employees for preventing and resolving all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management and skillfully communicates and works with others.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
One year probationary and/or managerial probationary period may be required.
Applicant must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Occasional travel may be required.
Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-13) 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 includes experience leading, researching and adhering to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 121, 135 or 145; experience overseeing, evaluating and inspecting production methods, processes, and testing techniques by certificated technicians; experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control inspection programs and preparing and interpreting Quality Control policies; experience in controlling or maintaining the quality of products or services, e.g. reviewing quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems and acquisition of services.

AND

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective placement factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate AND document experience directing and managing conformance (e.g. Chief Inspector) in one of the following: 14 CFR Part 121 Air Carrier Certification, or 135 Air Carrier and Operator, or 145 Repair Stations.

A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate must be attached with your application, (front and back). You must also document experience in your resume directing and managing conformance (e.g. Chief Inspector) in one of the following: 14 CFR Part 121 Air Carrier Certification, or 135 Air Carrier and Operator, or 145 Repair Stations.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Education

See Qualifications Required.

Information Regarding KSA’s:

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 KSAs and Other Factors 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You 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.

Required Documents

SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and/or DD Form 214 as indicated below. Supplemental Documentation, e.g. certifications, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed tp 9-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If requesting consideration for Persons with Disabilities, you must provide a Schedule A Letter that:
- Is documented on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature.
- Clearly states you are eligible for appointment under hiring authority or Schedule A appointment authority, outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102 (u).
- Must indicate the individual is a person with an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability.

Applicants must upload their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate at the time of application for consideration (front and back).

30% or more Disabled Veteran, see below.

All 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.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

Forms:

SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

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.

Salary Range: $108,601 - $168,362

Job Ident #: 809516700

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