About the Position: Serve as Government Flight Representative for the Army Geospatial Center and perform staff work aligned with administering aviation programs. This is a Term NTE 13-months position. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond the six years, but not more than 8 years.

Duties

Enforce and regulate contractor compliance. Serves as Government Flight Representative and resident expert for flight operations, maintenance manufacture and aircraft systems for contracts. Serves as the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of aircraft activities, exercising authority over major contracts with complex operations that range from multiengine aircraft to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with avionics equipment. Responsible for evaluation of and critical decisions about the safety and effectiveness of each contractor flight and ground operations at contractor manufacturing, modification and overhaul facilities under DCMA contract administration. Perform work in support of aviation safety including airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft systems; the competence of pilots, mechanics and other airman; and safety aspects of aviation facilities, equipment, and procedures. Approves training programs for contractors' ground and aircrews when they comply with regulatory guidance. Ensures aircraft are maintained and operated by contractors in accordance with contractual requirements and that the aircraft conforms to the contractual requirements when delivered to the government.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• This position has been identified as a drug testing position. The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Modification of Term AppointmentsPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience as a Government Flight Representative (GFR) for manned and unmanned aircraft. Ensuring assigned contracts are managed properly to meet mission needs; and performing Quality Assurance Surveillance over all areas of the contract. Evaluating and making critical decisions about the safety and effectiveness of each contractor flight and ground operations. Advising management, leadership, and staff on contract regulations associated with fight operations, maintenance, and aircraft systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingOccupational Health and Environment Safety EvaluationProblem SolvingQuality Assurance Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Contacts

• Address RA-W6RNAA HQ USACE US ARMY GEOSPATIAL CENTER DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk