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U.S. Department of State
Address , Melbourne
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $99,172 - $128,922 a year
Expires 2023-10-09
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description

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      Summary

      This position is located in Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Aviation (INL/A). The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter -narcotics/counter-terrorism aviation program in Afghanistan and Latin America and for aviation support to personnel under Chief of Mission authority in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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        Duties

        Serves as the Program Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP), Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator (MTFE), and the Government Flight Representative (GFR) for contractor Flight and Ground Operation.

        Instructs, reviews and evaluates contractor Maintenance Test Pilots, maintenance management programs and Depot Maintenance Operations.

        Conducts test pilot training and evaluate MTP skills and efficiency to perform as a Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator.

        Serves as the Program GFR and Government Technical Monitor (GTM) providing direction, guidance, and clarification of INL/A regulations and policy pertaining to aircraft maintenance management for all assigned rotary wing aircraft.

        Monitors the quality surveillance programs and reviews changes to maintenance policy, plans, and programs, which include cost avoidance, manpower, mission, budget and resource requirements as factors applicable to multiple application item.

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        Requirements

        Conditions of Employment

        U.S. Citizenship is required.

        Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

        Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

        Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

        Medical clearance is required.

        Qualifications

        Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

        MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

        CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS:

        For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current commercial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating.

        For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required.

        The pilot certificate must include the rating (s) appropriate to the work of this position.

        Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories.

        NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

        FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:

        Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.

        Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

        Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

        • Experience conducting test flights on rotary wing aircraft.
        • Experience making or overseeing aircraft modifications or major repairs in a high threat environment.
        • Experience drafting a variety of memoranda on standardized flight procedures.

        MINIMUM FLIGHT HOUR REQUIREMENTS - The following hour requirements apply to all applicants:

        • They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and
        • Total Flight Time - Flight time as pilot-in- command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placements actions, up to one- fourth of the total flight hours may be waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills need to perform the work, provided:
          • They hold the certificates and ratings required;
          • They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work;
          • They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and
          • Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
        • Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
        • They hold the certificates and ratings required;
        • They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work;
        • Pilot-in-Command only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
        • Night Flying - For in-service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
        • Flying Time, Last 12 Months - Required only for positions that involve flying. The flight hours specified apply to competitive appointments. For in-service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual's total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. For positions flying both helicopters and airplanes, at least one-fourth of the total hours must be in either category of aircraft.
        Category
        Flight Hours

        1. Total Flight Time
        1500

        2. Pilot-in-Command
        250

        3. Night Flying
        75

        4. Flying Time, Last 12 months
        100

        MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations. Staff specialists not involved in the operation of aircraft need only have a medical examination indicating that they are able to perform the duties of the position to be filled. For flight test pilots, airspace system inspection pilots, and Customs pilots, all candidates must possess a current first class medical certificate at the time of appointment.

        NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES, RATINGS, DOCUMENTATION OF FLIGHT HOURS, AND/OR ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AS VERIFICATION OF MEETING THE ABOVE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION, OR THE INFORMATION YOU SUBMIT IS INSUFFICIENT TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY, YOU WILL LOSE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.

        Education

        Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

        Additional information

        • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
        • For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected].
        • If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.

          How You Will Be Evaluated

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

          Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.

          Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:

          • Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
          • Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
          • Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

          Highly Qualified applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

          • Ability to develop and prepare aviation training program documents.
          • Knowledge of aviation maintenance management for rotary wing aircraft.
          • Knowledge of aircraft maintenance.
          • Ability to develop and/or manage a Federal aviation counter-narcotics/counter-terrorism program
          • Ability to manage complex aircraft maintenance issues such as depot maintenance.

          Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the Highly Qualified category. Other 10-point preference eligible and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible applicants within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference on OPM’s Fed Hire Vets website.

          Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.



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          Required Documents

          All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

          1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.

          2. Other Qualification Documentation (e.g. certificates, certifications, etc.), if applicable. See the Qualification section of this announcement for more information.

          3. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable:

          • For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.
          • To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
          • To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
          • For all preference claims:
            • DD-214 Member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
            • If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.
          • DD-214 Member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
          • To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
          • To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
          • If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.

          4. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, RIF separation SF-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.). Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP eligibility information sites for more information and required application documentation.

          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.

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          How to Apply

          Prepare your application in USAJOBS

          To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.

          During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

          STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.

          STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.

          STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.

          STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.

          To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.

          Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at [email protected] or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET

          Alternate Application Procedures

          If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.