- Position Title
- Aviation Safety and Investigation Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6054-25-ETA- 065(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
2.
What attracted you to this position?
3.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
(limit 100 characters)
4.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
1.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement equivalent to the GS-12 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level developing technical communications to produce mishap reports?
3.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level applying safety management system principles?
4.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level participating in aviation investigations?
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience conducting investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents.
6.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience establishing security at an investigation site.
7.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience determining the scope of investigation after surveying the site.
8.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience reconstructing probable mishap sequence of events based on information developed from the investigation.
9.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience consulting with aviation managers to identify priority issues for improvement associated with aviation operations.
10.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience serving as a consultant to other governmental agencies, aircraft industry, and other outside parties on matters concerning aviation safety.
11.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience testifying in hearings or deposition proceedings relative to findings identified during a mishap investigation.
12.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience reviewing aircraft mishap reports for completeness and performing trend analysis.
13.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience developing Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) safety initiatives in collaboration with the UAS industry.
14.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience participating in internal audits and management review sessions relative to a Quality Management System.
15.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience preparing comprehensive written factual reports timely which accurately reflect the findings of the investigation.
16.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience presenting conclusion of investigations or studies in comprehensive written reports.
17.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience preparing data related to an incident or mishap into a database.
18.
Select the statement that most accurately describes your experience developing written material for presentation to various aviation groups as part of an Aircraft Accident Prevention Program.
19.
Identify the 4 pillars of a Safety Management System.
20.
A flight control continuity check does what?
21.
How is an aircraft accident rate calculated?
22.
What helps determine if you could become "party" to an NTSB investigation?
23.
What is the best incident interview technique?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license?
25.
I certify that I am willing to obtain a UAS pilot qualification as defined by DOI Operational Procedures Manual (OPM) 09-11 on selected department-operated UAS within the first year upon entrance on duty.
26.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
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During the last 7 years, have you been under any investigations?