Helicopter Aviation Safety Inspector Alaska

Helicopter Aviation Safety Inspector Alaska

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.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Alaska Region, in Anchorage, Alaska. The incumbent will lead or conduct surveillance and inspection of diverse types of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with departmental and federal regulations.

At the Supervisor's discretion, and if qualified, the incumbent may perform the duties of Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) and/or Aviation Safety Inspector, Equipment Specialist (Avionics and Fuel Service Units).

The Organizational title for this position is Aviation Safety Inspector, Equipment.

Note: A recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be offered at the discretion of the selecting official.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Independently conducts periodic scheduled and unscheduled inspections to determine the contractor's continued compliance with the requirements of the contract. The employee may unilaterally withdraw authorization cards for any aircraft or ancillary equipment if in their professional judgment the contract requirements are not met or safety deficiencies are found. Prepares a written report of findings and recommendations. Independently follows-up to assure that all deficiencies are properly corrected before reissuing authorization cards that are withdrawn.

2. Serves as a member of the Aviation Safety Compliance Team assisting in, planning, supervising and coordinating a team of inspectors to evaluate the DOI fleet aircraft, contractor aircraft and cooperating federal, state, and local agency aviation operations, in an assigned geographical area for use on DOI missions. Prior to inspection, coordinates review of in-house records and reports of pilots, aircraft and ancillary equipment and facilities and reports scheduled to be reviewed.

3. 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 and OAS, Federal Aviation Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and other Federal regulations.

4. Evaluates new and existing procedures/operations for safety and cost effectiveness that relate to the selection, maintenance and use of aircraft based on the operations in which the aircraft will be used.

5. Provides OAS management and our customers with expert technical guidance and advice in the development, implementation and resolution of a wide range of aviation maintenance management issues related to safety, operational practices, potential contractor capability, contract modifications, policy and procedure development, and special use operations for both DOI fleet and contracted fixed-wing or helicopter aircraft.

6. Provides expert guidance and advisory services in the development and technical evaluation of proposed modifications to aircraft to assure compliance with safety standards and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification requirements.

7. Conducts in-house aircraft maintenance and equipment technical training for the purpose of standardizing procedures to DOI aviation employees and inspectors when adequate training sources are unavailable either from the manufacturer or other sources.

OS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

The telework referred to above is considered "occasional" and is allowed only with prior supervisor approval. This is not a remote position; the selectee will be required to report to and work from the Anchorage, AK duty location.

Salary Information GS-12: $85,799 $111,543 per annum. GS-13: $102,026- $132,637 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 for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

Travel Required 50% or less The travel requirement is generally higher from May through September and may require 15 or more nights per month. Travel is significantly less October through February.

Supervisory status No

Promotion Potential 13

Job family (Series) 1825 Aviation Safety

You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See

Position is subject to medical requirements and incumbent must maintain medical requirements. This position is subject to pre-employment and future drug testing. Valid State driver's license At least a high school diploma or equivalent.

To qualify for this position you must meet the General Requirements, Medical Requirements, General Aviation Requirements and the Specialized Experience and Selective Placement Factor for the grade(s) to which you are applying.

General Requirements: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and At least a high school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements: 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: 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; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 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: In addition to the above, applicants must also possess the general aviation maintenance minimum qualification requirements: Experience performing the inspection, maintenance and repair of airframes, powerplants and aircraft systems with responsibility of certifying airworthiness. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight. General aviation aircraft maintenance work experience in a FAA certified repair station within the last 3 years. FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant Ratings (A&P) Must either currently possess an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA); or, possess the qualifications per 14 CFR 65.91 to obtain an FAA IA. Documentation of valid FAA Inspection Authorization must be provided by Entry on Duty date or within 30 days of job offer, whichever comes first.

Specialized Experience GS-12: Note: At the GS-12 level you may not substitute education for experience. To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or higher 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 typically in or related to work of the position to be filled . Specialized experience is defined as: (1) performing the inspection, maintenance and repair of airframes, powerplants and aircraft systems with responsibility of certifying airworthiness; (2) lead or provide oversight of maintenance inspections of diverse types of rotary wing and/or fixed wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure quality of maintenance and safety compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Specialized Experience GS-13: Note: At the GS-13 level you may not substitute education for experience. To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or higher 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 typically in or related to work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as (1) performing the inspection, maintenance and repair of airframes, powerplants and aircraft systems with responsibility of certifying airworthiness; (2) lead or provide oversight of maintenance inspections of diverse types of rotary wing and/or fixed wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure quality of maintenance and safety compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations; and (3) at least 3 seasons experience maintaining and inspecting aircraft in a field environment (Field environment is defined as: On-site aircraft maintenance conducted away from main base of operations in terrain such as mountainous, desert, forest, rural, remote or other unimproved areas, in support of resource aircraft operations).

Selective Placement Factor All