systems engineer United States
Job description
Duties
FV-I Duties: The work assignment entail evaluation of technical data to assure adherence to system requirements; assessment of proposed system improvements and related regulatory compliance corrective actions, and documentation of progress measured against specific monitoring/validation plans. The incumbent builds and executes risk-based oversight plans based on an understanding of the regulatory requirements, design requirements and objectives, and procedural standards.
Applies risk management to aid in the planning and decision making regarding the appropriate level of FAA involvement in oversight of organizational delegations or system approvals and/or individual designees who are authorized to perform work on behalf of the FAA; certification projects; validation projects; production systems and continued operational safety decisions. Assessment of each of these areas depends upon a clear understanding of FAA, foreign authority and industry roles, responsibilities, and requirements, to enable effective and appropriate FAA involvement in consideration of shared safety responsibilities.
Applies systems thinking to duties/work assignments. The incumbent has the knowledge, skills and ability to evaluate compliance and safety across multiple engineering disciplines. Evaluates large/complex delegated organizations as well as smaller delegated organizations and determine how to efficiently and effectively oversee these organizations based upon performance and safety risks within the aviation system. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
FV-J Duties:
The incumbent assures compliance with the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFRs) through review of compliance or conformity system processes and products. Applies comprehensive knowledge and experience in the engineering disciplines related to design and production of commercial aircraft related to the purpose and intent of related CFRs to ensure documentation is sufficient and appropriate. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
The work assignment entails evaluation of technical data to assure adherence to system requirements; assessment of proposed system improvements and related regulatory compliance corrective actions, and documentation of progress measured against specific monitoring/validation plans. The incumbent builds and executes risk-based oversight plans based on an understanding of the regulatory requirements, design requirements and objectives, and procedural standards.
Aapplies risk management to aid the in planning and decision making regarding the appropriate level of FAA involvement in oversight of organizational delegations or system approvals and/or individual designees who are authorized to perform work on behalf of the FAA; certification projects; validation projects; production systems and continued operational safety decisions. Assessment of each of these areas depends upon a clear understanding of FAA, foreign authority and industry roles, responsibilities, and requirements, to enable effective and appropriate FAA involvement in consideration of shared safety responsibilities.
Applies systems thinking to duties/work assignments. The incumbent has the knowledge, skills and ability to evaluate compliance and safety across multiple engineering disciplines. Evaluates large/complex delegated organizations as well as smaller delegated organizations and determine how to efficiently and effectively oversee these organizations based upon performance and safety risks within the aviation system. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Qualifications
A. Degree: Engineering.
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience - college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
Note: An applicant who meets the basic requirements as specified in A or B above, except as noted under B.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise.
For more information on the alternate methods, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards for Engineering at: http://main.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm.
In addition to the basic qualification, to qualify for the FV-I Band position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level includes:
- Experience as an ODA Unit Member, Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or an ODA Organization Management Team member
- Experience contributing to establishing, maintaining or performing oversight of a Safety Management System
- Experience analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and convey information utilizing a variety of tools.
- Experience organizing activities leading to accomplishing and implementing program objectives; including tracking and monitoring program activities.
- Experience working with aerospace products in the areas of design, production, or operation
To qualify for the FV-J Band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level includes:
- Experience as a senior ODA Unit Member, Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or an ODA Organization Management Team Lead
- Experience leading a team in establishing, maintaining or performing oversight of a Safety Management System
- Experience leading in analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize and present solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Independently plan and organize work and convey information utilizing a variety of tools with minimum supervision.
- Experience leading teams in organizing activities, developing consensus, stakeholder communication, tracking and monitoring program resulting to accomplishing and implementing program objectives.
- Experience in managing complex projects and/or delegated entities, and as a lead, resulted in the issuance of an approval or certification.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):As part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. As an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factors, may be further evaluated on the announcement's KSA, and referred to the manager for consideration.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
These positions are located in IR850, IR860 and IR870. However, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in other Air Division Offices.
Only the following duty locations will be negotiable. Percentages next to the city/state represent the locality rate for that particular location:
- Anchorage, AK - 31.32%
- Scottsdale, AZ – 21.44%
- Lakewood, CA – 34.89%
- Enfield, CT – 30.91%
- Denver, CO - 29.05%
- Washington, DC - 32.49%
- Orlando, FL – 16.50%
- Hapeville, GA - 23.02%
- Des Plaines, IL - 29.79%
- Wichita, KS – 16.50%
- Burlington, MA – 31.05%
- Belleville, MI – 28.37%
- Minneapolis, MN – 26.39%
- Kansas City, MO - 18.18%
- Greensboro, NC - 16.50%
- Saddle Brook, NJ – 36.16%
- Farmingdale, NY – 36.16%
- East Farmingdale, NY – 36.16%
- Queens, NY – 36.16%
- Westbury, NY - 36.16%
- North Olmsted, OH – 21.69%
- Vandalia, OH – 20.59%
- Bethany, OK – 16.50%
- Oklahoma City, OK – 16.50%
- New Cumberland, PA – 18.59%
- Fairview Township, PA – 32.49%
- North Charleston, SC – 16.50%
- Fort Worth, TX - 26.37%
- San Antonio, TX – 18.00%
- Des Moines, WA – 29.57%
Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. (Subject to a five-year period of reinvestigation).
Interview statement: The Agency may choose to interview one, some, none, or all candidates from the selection certificate or any other valid recruitment/referral list submitted.
This position is eligible but not in a bargaining unit.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
Benefits
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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.
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you are not a current FAA employee in an Engineering Series position, you MUST submit your college/univ. transcript by the closing date. Applicants must apply on-line. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Add'l docs to supplement your application (i.e.; transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents) may be uploaded in USAJOBS or faxed to (817) 222-5852 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name & the announcement number on each of your faxed pages.- Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: 1) May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature; 2) Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u); and 3) Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
Forms:- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.Agency contact information
Maryann Shramko, HR Specialist
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Division
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-C300
Fort Worth, TX 76177
USNext steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
- Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: 1) May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature; 2) Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u); and 3) Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
Forms:
- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
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.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals with disabilities
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for Person with Disabilities and 30% or More Disabled Veterans
About FAA
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Type: Government
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Year Founded: 1958
