USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector in the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety. The role involves conducting inspections, investigations, and oversight activities related to hazardous materials in air transportation to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports the mission and objectives of AXH under the broad direction and leadership of the Director (AXH-1) and Deputy Director (AXH-2) and executes the AXH safety oversight activities through the technical and administrative direction of the assigned manager
Performs multiple, varying levels of complex oversight assignments under the limited direction of the Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector
Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Safety Program to complete assignments and develop plans and techniques to improve air carrier hazardous materials safety programs, policies, and procedures
Conducts hazardous materials compliance inspections of regulated parties that introduce or transport hazardous materials into air transportation
Investigates incidents, discrepancies, and regulatory compliance violations related to hazardous material air transportation
Responsibilities will generally include assignments that support and implement the FAA Oversight Philosophy (FAA Order 8000.72) through hazardous materials transportation oversight functions
These include but are not limited to, supporting hazardous materials oversight through assigned risk-based oversight activities such as on-site inspections for air carriers, shippers, and repair stations; evaluation of air carrier training programs, processes and procedures
Supports the implementation of the FAA Compliance Philosophy (FAA Order 8000.373) through investigations of incident discrepancies and air carrier systems evaluations to include regulatory compliance violations utilizing the most effective safety resolution
Works collaboratively with other Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspectors in performing surveillance to assess compliance and conduct investigations to determine the desired compliance
Conducts on-site inspections of regulated air carriers, shippers, and repair stations to determine compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations, operational policies, and procedures
Identifies and coordinates any violations requiring immediate corrective action and potential enforcement action(s) to address non-compliance
The appropriate course of action will be determined in accordance with established AXH policies and the current version of the FAA Order 2150 and the FAA Compliance Philosophy 8000.373
Conducts stakeholder engagement with various aviation related industries as needed in compliance with the AXH Stakeholder Engagement Policy
The stakeholder engagement is based on national and international identified trends and to support hazardous material safety education for the regulated community to improve compliance with air transportation and hazardous material transportation safety through compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations, and ICAO Technical Instructions, and other related Aviation Regulations
Contacts are internal and external to the agency
May be key technical point of contact with other FAA and DOT organizations, other Federal agencies, industry, and the public, as necessary
Investigates hazardous materials incidents and makes findings of fact
Prepares written reports of compliance or findings to a Supervisory Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Inspector
Ensures entry of required data into automated systems and ensures the quality and integrity of entered data
Receives assignments from the manager and independently prioritizes and completes work activities in accordance with policies, procedures, and established deadlines
Completed work products, activities, and decisions are monitored and in some situations are reviewed and approved by the manager for technical compliance and alignment with policies and 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
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required
A one-year probationary period may be required
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-I (FG/GS-13) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-10/11/12) level
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Hazardous materials experience within the transportation industry, which includes directly overseeing or leading data-driven aviation safety inspections and investigations or experience with hazardous materials in the transportation industry performing duties such as: acceptance, handling, loading, training, inspection and auditing
Conducting complex regulatory investigations
Applying risk-based safety data to drive decisions
Networking and building relationships with stakeholders
Possessing experience with hazardous materials transportation in commerce or specialized hazardous materials experience within the aviation industry
Benefits
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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