This position is that of Aviation Airworthiness Officer (AAO) for the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services (WS) Program and functions as the AAO for aviation functions within the WS program and oversees airworthiness activities that fall within the WS aviation management program.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Develop airworthiness safety program requirements for WS aviation activities. Assist the WS Aviation Training and Operations Center Manager (ATOCM) in conducting investigations. Assure that agency contractors are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped. Conduct inspections to verify certification requirements (both fixed-wing and helicopter) for all agency and contract aircraft. Evaluate requests from agency and contract pilots/mechanics to make alterations to aircraft and approve or disapprove these requests. Provide guidance to agency and contract pilots and designated maintenance professionals regarding maintenance procedures and record keeping. Review and determine adequacy of manuals associated with the WS airworthiness safety and maintenance programs and revisions. Analyze trends to detect a deterioration in the airworthiness safety and maintenance program.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: 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); 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. Specialized Experience Requirement for All Positions: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is required. More than one year of specialized experience may be required for specific positions. Accordingly, the specialized experience provision in paragraph E.3 (m) of "General Policies and Instructions" does not apply to these positions. When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following 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. 5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. In addition to meeting the above criteria you must also meet the following qualifications: FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems on aircraft that are 12,500 pounds or less with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility, or local, state, or federal governmental agency with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Experience maintaining, repair, and modification of single engine piston aircraft with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Experience maintaining, repair of turbine powered helicopters. Experience obtaining FAA approval for manuals, inspection programs, major repairs, major alterations, or other documentation related to aircraft continued airworthiness. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]