USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Airport Certification and Safety Inspector
Queens, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $202K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 139 for the Office of Airports. This role involves conducting inspections, advising airport management, and overseeing the certification process to maintain safety standards at airports.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 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 medium to large hub 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 and evaluates 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 deviations 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 current 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
Supports investigations of an aircraft accident or incident on or near an airport as a subject matter expert
May be called upon to serve as a member of an Accident Investigation Board
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 excursions
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 carried out in accordance with the Airport Certification Program Handbook, and the FAA's Compliance and Enforcement Program
Reviews and verifies individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
To qualify for this position all applicants must demonstrate in their application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Specialized experience must be at least equivalent to the next lower grade or band level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, all applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level
Experience with conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulation
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 hazards management plans
Experience with investigating potential regulatory violations and initiating administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
There is no Education substitution at the FV-J level
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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