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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Regional Aviation Safety Manager (RASM)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $147K/yr

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Regional Aviation Safety Manager to provide leadership in aviation safety program management. The role involves accident prevention, investigation, trend analysis, and aviation safety education and promotion.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as principal aviation safety advisor to the Region in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and standard practices for aviation programs, and specialized projects, including policy, objectives, budget, and work priorities

Provides safety assurance through inspections and program reviews of aviation activities to determine compliance with standards and guidelines. Plans, develops, and advises the field on enforcement of safety regulations and practices

Prepares comprehensive technical reports with details documenting analysis of aircraft accidents

Reviews, investigates, and analyzes data from accident reports to determine trends as a basis for developing plans for their prevention and as a basis for modifying the National and Regional safety program

Provides oversight and expertise in contract specifications regarding SMS and in evaluating vendor proposals

Develops and implements a Regional Aviation Safety Management Systems Program

Qualification

Aviation safety managementAccident investigationTrend analysisRegulatory enforcementTechnical report writingAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check

Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served

Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must be 18 years of age

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable

Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)

Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination

At a minimum, the incumbent must either hold a private pilot's license

Experience as a pilot or crew member, or in aviation operations management/flight program management

Graduate of an aviation safety officer course provided by a recognized training provider and authority in aviation safety before appointment, or within one year after appointment