Airport Certification Safety Inspector (Lead)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position serves as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP) Central Region.

Duties

Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI). This position applies experience and a comprehensive technical knowledge to serve as a Regional primary point of contact in the area of airport certification and safety.

Advises airport management on new requirements and developments in the airport certification program.

Conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports including small hub and less complex Part 139 airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in the areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, marking signs, and lighting, snow and ice control, aircraft rescue and firefighting, handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials, traffic and wind direction indicators, airport emergency plan, self-inspection program, pedestrians and ground vehicles, obstructions, protection of NAVAIDS, public protection, wildlife hazard management, airport condition reporting, and identifying, marking and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas.

Reviews and approves Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures.

Recommends approval or denial of applications for Airport Operating Certificates (AOC).

Investigates known or alleged violations of the regulations in accordance with current agency directives.

Coordinates directly with management to initiate revocation or suspension of AOC in accordance with agency guidelines.

Reviews petitions from airport owners for exemptions from any or all of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements.

Coordinates recommended exemption requests with regional Division Manager and FAA Headquarters.

Conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviation at airports and evaluate results for closure or enforcement (administrative or legal).

Conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans and conducts inspections of airports to ensure operational safety during construction meets standards.

Reviews and approves wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports and works closely with the airports, wildlife biologists, other technical experts and stakeholders to reduce hazardous wildlife and attractants on and in the vicinity of airports.

Investigates potential regulatory violations and initiates administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate. Works cooperatively with FAA management and legal counsel in processing legal enforcement cases.

Works in collaboration with division staff and other FAA organizations to improve surface safety at airports by reviewing or investigating the factors leading to surface incidents, runway incursions, and aircraft incursions.

Collaborates with Regional and Local Runway Safety Action Teams by providing 14 CFR Part 139 expertise and assisting in the development of airport runway safety action plans.

Reviews and provides comments on policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and other instructions issued by Headquarters.

Conducts Runway Safety Area inventories, which may include physical inspection of a safety area to determine what is installed and if it meets agency standards.

In coordination with management ensures the regional Airport Certification Program is carries out in accordance with the Airport Certification Program Handbook, and the FAAs Compliance and Enforcement program.

Reviews and verifies individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawing and documents related to certification requirements.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This position requires up to 75% travel. A valid driver's license is required.
Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Course
The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I , FG/GS -13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience conducting part 139 inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations
Experience with reviewing and approving Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures
Experience in reviewing and verifying individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements
Experience in conducting reviews and approvals of wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans
Experience with investigating regulatory violations and initiating administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

Work Environment: This position requires up to 60% travel. A valid driver's license is required.
This position may require the inspector to drive significant distances (100-300 miles) and requires the inspector to walk considerable distances to inspect airfield pavement, safety areas, lighting, markings, signage, and fueling systems. Frequently this requires working around the hazards of moving aircraft (taxiing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles. The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.

Physical Requirement: Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Course which places the candidate in a strenuous physical heat-controlled environment with fire protection suits and self-contained breathing apparatus that could be heavy and awkward.

Education

Education cannot be used for substitution of experience in this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

In addition to the online resume, you MUST submit most recent Standard Form 50 (SF-50) - Notification of Personnel to verify current position of record. (EXCLUDES Monetary/Time Off Awards which do not display Occupational Series, Salary or Career Level/Pay Band).

If you need assistance submitting a document with your online application, please email Kelsey Schmidt at Kelsey.r.schmidt@faa.gov, BEFORE the closing date of the announcement.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $110,302 - $171,000

Job Ident #: 810027000

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Airport Certification Safety Inspector (Lead)

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