About the Position: This is a permanent position with US Army, Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (HECSA), Aviation Program located at Huntsville, Alabama. For more information on HECSA, please visit: http://www.usace.army.mil/HECSA.aspx

Duties

Serves as the resident expert and government flight representative (GFR) for the oversight of aviation contractors flying fixed wing government owned and contractor owned crewed aircraft. Provides leadership and technical expertise that includes technical review of aviation contracts, flight and ground operating procedures, and mentors USACE Government Flight Representatives and Aviation Safety Officer. Coordinates with senior contracting officials for policy regarding all aspects of aviation contractor flight and ground operations. Implements the Quality Management System processes and standardized semi-annual surveys at all USACE locations where aviation operations are performed. Serves as the USACE primary point of contact for assigned programs pertaining to Flight and Ground Operational risks.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must complete the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) GFR Certification Course upon initial position assignment and every five years thereafter.
• Travel/TDY may be required up to 10%.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the expereince 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: 1) Overseeing Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) aviation activities including safety, operations, maintenance pilot and ground station training; 2) Operating aspects of crewed aviation, including flight planning, mission execution and emergency procedures; 3) Communicating project goals, status updates, and technical information to diverse stakeholders, including leadership, technical teams and the public; AND 4) Implementing regulations and policy guidance for training, acquisition, technology+ development, and operations. Desired candidate will possess (current or previously) U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot. Proof of current or previous experience as a U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot will be documented via submitting a DD214 indicating "Pilot" or "Aviator" or other description as an U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot. "Rated" refers to aeronautical ratings as authorized by Title 10, U.S.C. Resume should clearly state previous experience as a U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot and proof of documentation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aviation OperationsDecision SupportPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management 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-13).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RA-W4LEAA USA HUMPHREYS ENGR CENTER SUPPORT ACTY DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk