- Position Title
- Aviation Safety Inspector
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R4OCR-1825-9-11DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 16, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you meet the requirements and possess the experience needed to qualify for this position.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your background as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) 1825 series. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
1.
Do you have more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations within the last 5 years?
2.
Do you have a valid State driver's license?
3.
Are you fluent in the English language?
4.
Do you have chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance?
5.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
6.
Do you have good distant vision in each eye and are you able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain?
7.
Do you have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)?
8.
Do you have any physical condition that would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or others or that would interfere with your ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft?
9.
Do you hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power plant (A&P) rating? A copy of the certificate is required.
10.
Are you willing to undergo a mandatory pre-employment drug test and randomly thereafter?
11.
From the statement below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirement for the Aviation Safety Inspector, GS-1825-09 position.
12.
From the statement below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirement for the Aviation Safety Inspector, GS-1825-11 position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Perform inspections of specific facilities, equipment, and aircraft for regulatory compliance.
14.
Assist in performing maintenance inspections on light fixed wing multi-engine turboprop aircraft after repairs and alterations for airworthiness.
15.
Assist in inspecting oversight of aircraft which have undergone major overhaul, alterations or repairs.
16.
Assist in assessing and determining aircraft airworthiness.
17.
Independently perform routine and major maintenance on aircraft.
18.
Responsible for repair and maintenance of associated shop equipment, tools, and airframe subsystems.
19.
Inspect and provide surveillance and oversight of aircraft which have undergone major overhaul, alterations or repairs.
20.
Responsible for assessing and determining aircraft airworthiness.
21.
Assist in inspecting contractors to ensure services are in compliance.
22.
Recommend corrective measures to supervisors and employees from among many alternative but established techniques.
23.
Apply standard policy, regulations, procurement processes/methods, and other guidance to determine compliance.
24.
Knowledge and understanding of directives to evaluate contracts, conduct inspections, and coordinate interagency aircraft maintenance programs.
25.
Provide oversight and monitors the accomplishment of work and makes final inspection to determine quality, cost control and that contract requirements were met.
26.
Conduct a wide range of assignments including those that involve compliance and safety issues.
27.
Plan the manner in which work assignments are carried out.
28.
Support the agency aviation operation and contributes to the timely and economical accomplishment of agency aviation program objectives.
29.
Utilize established guidelines, Federal Aviation Administration guidance and advisory data, and safety standards.
30.
Assist in ensuring compliance with Forest Service policy, Federal laws and regulations that relate to them.
31.
Develop and manages both short term and long-range maintenance schedules/tasks for assigned aircraft.
32.
Apply knowledge of the basic design principles of the airframes and propulsion systems of modern light single and twin engine piston aircraft to be able to trouble shoot malfunctions successfully and in a timely manner.
33.
Inspect aviation operations for compliance with policy, regulatory requirements, limitations, and standards.
34.
Provide input for developing annual aviation aircraft budget.
35.
Inform supervisor in person and through electronic means of work progress, goals met or missed, issues not specifically addressed by established guidance.
36.
Initiate collaboration with team members and peers regarding work progress.
37.
Make logic and reason-based determinations from investigation, research, consultation and collaboration with peers.
38.
Seek advice from the supervisor when there is controversy or conflicts.
39.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
40.
I certify my understanding that this is a Test Designated Position and that I will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. I also understand that my appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative drug test results.
41.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).