Direct hiring authority for 1301 series is being used to fill this position.

Duties

Positions involve professional work in the physical sciences when there is no other more appropriate series, that is, the positions are not classifiable elsewhere. The incumbent works under the direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist in conducting research and analysis. Applies experience and knowledge applicable to research methods, analysis and techniques (e.g. modeling, programming, applied statistics, decision analysis, and data visualization) in support of the organizational/program initiatives.

Requirements

• Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
• Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
• Positions may be filled at any grade level.
• Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Qualifications Reference: EMP-1.7. & OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards – IOR for 1301 job series in conjunction with group standards for professional & scientific positions.https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/Basic Requirements for all positions. A) Degree: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B) combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.FV-H. Education. 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Specialized Experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized equivalent to,the FV-G pay band (or FG/GS-5 thru 9 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. Examples may include but are not limited to: experience in working across multiple disciplines in order to conduct research and analyses; experience working with aviation weather research activities, programs, and/or projects.FV-I. Specialized Experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized equivalent to the FV-H pay band (or FG/GS-10-12 grade levels or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. Examples may include but are not limited to: experience analyzing, developing, and/or implementing aviation technologies, policies, and procedures; experience with technologies and/or policies and determining how they can be employed to improve operations.FV-J. Specialized Experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized equivalent to the FV-I pay band (or FG/GS-13 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. Examples include but are not limited to: utilizing programming and database (or similar) query models; performing analysis to identify and understand an issue or event; investigates evident issues through drill-down exploration and descriptive statistics.FV-K. Specialized Experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized equivalent to the FV-J pay band (or FG/GS-14 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. Examples include but are not limited to: experience identifying existing or potential program deficiencies and effectively communicating program outcomes; experience leading critical and technologically complex aviation project of significance to the aerospace industry.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AAC Regional HR Services Division 6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155 AHF-C400 Oklahoma City, OK 73169 US
• Name: [email protected]
• Phone: 1 (000) 000-0000
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