The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

Duties

This position is located with the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Division of Technical Services (DTS) in Boise, Idaho. The DTS provides DOI and other government agencies (Interagency) expert level aviation service. Incumbent will serve as the National Aviation Maintenance Technical Specialist who will provide the following services: technical documents, verbal and written communication, instruction, inspection, evaluation, surveillance, guidance, leadership, representation, recommendation, advice, and expert aircraft maintenance. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Manages OAS's Maintenance Inspector Standardization Program. Plans and coordinates with other government agencies, develops agendas, and leads interagency maintenance inspector workshops. Leads and/or serves as a member of formal source selection committees or technical proposal evaluation committees. Initiates, evaluates, and updates Operational Procedural Memorandums (OPM) and Departmental Manual chapters which relate to aviation. Functions as a subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to management, teammates, internal OAS personnel, Bureaus, vendors, contracting officers, and other government agencies, on a wide range of aviation subjects. Performs extremely varied and complex assignments in support of bureau and other agency aviation programs. Works independently or within a team, leads or conducts surveillance and inspections of diverse types of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with contract requirements, as well as OAS policy, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal regulations. Identifies and resolves technical problems related to safety and adequacy of operations, operation policy/procedures, qualifications and proficiency of pilots, training deficiencies, suitability of aircraft for missions performed, efficient utilization of equipment, technical condition of aircraft and special equipment, and proper upkeep of flight logs and maintenance records. The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 3820, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit. Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and is subject to future drug testing. Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450. Salary Information: GS-13: $98, 496 - $128, 043 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as OS-6054-23-ETA-199(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the General Requirements, Medical Requirements, General Aviation Requirements, and Specialized Experience, for the grade to which you are applying. General Requirements for All Positions: 1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; 2. Valid State driver's license; 3. Fluency in the English language; 4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and 5. High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; 2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and 3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. General Aviation Maintenance Requirements: 1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness; 2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight; 3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency; 4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years; and 5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. Note: You are required to submit proof of the certificate with your application to be considered. Failure to provide documentation will result in disqualification from consideration for this position. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Providing technical guidance or advice in the development and implementation of a wide range of aviation management issues related to safety, operational practices, contract modifications, and/or policy and procedure development; AND 2. Preparing, reviewing, and interpreting technical stipulations for contracts to ensure compliance with a variety of aviation service contracts. MUST MEET ALL. Desirable but not required: Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. Additional Information: Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Physical Demands: The employee spends a significant amount of time in the field conducting aircraft and ancillary equipment maintenance inspections, performing spot investigations, and providing technical support in accident/incident investigations. Inspection work requires considerable standing, bending, climbing on aircraft and ladders, walking, stooping, and reaching into confined spaces. Working Conditions: Position requires long periods of work confined to a desk with numerous contacts to be made by telephone, interpretative review of significant amounts of manually written technical data and constant scheduling and rescheduling of work activities. Work also requires being out in the field exposed to fumes such as jet fuel, diesel, and retardant fumes; exposure to loud noise; and exposure to outside elements such as rain, snow, extreme heat and cold. Ear protection is required when working in and around loud noises. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-787-1446
• Email: [email protected]