Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

This position is in the Flight Program Operations (AJF) service unit. Serves as Regulatory Compliance Specialist responsible for reviewing and assessing compliance, implementing and enforcing policies, and taking corrective action when violations are found.

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FV-G

Performs a mixture of basic and routine (but progressively more difficult) assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Assists other employees or acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team.

Applies basic technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline and limited experience to accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include collecting and analyzing data/information, identifying problems, performing investigations and inspections activities, assuring understanding of and compliance with Federal laws, regulations and other mandatory guidelines.

FV-H

Performs a mixture of routine and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team performing some leadership functions for small projects/programs and other work activities.

Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Performs analysis to support organizational development and reporting tools to deliver analytic solutions. Applies experience and advanced knowledge in maintaining accuracy and data integrity of analytics platform/dashboard, databases, and spreadsheets. Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates operations data and results for internal presentations. Typical assignments may include limited system development; collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; identifying problems; performing investigation and inspection activities; and initiating compliance and enforcement actions.

FV-I

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/ program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts independently and/or with cross functional teams to administer the Flight Program Operations system of manuals and technical publications or other small work activities.

Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Engages with the Flight Program Operations Safety Management System and applies its principles to work activities. Typical assignments may include assisting AJF management officials and process owners to continuously update and improve manuals, technical publications, collaborating with business partners (e.g. AHR, AVS, ASH, ATO) to ensure the implementation of consistent strategies in cases compliance violations, extensive research; and maintaining currency and understanding of relevant laws and regulations, preparing compliance reports, disseminate written policies and procedures.

FV-J

Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, relating to compliance, risk management, auditing, or regulatory matters. Acts as principal technical specialist for large AJF work activities in support of a 14 CFR Parts 5/121/135/145 operation.

Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and reviews Flight Program Operations administrative service program activities to ensure compliance/consistency with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and ATO policies and procedures. Conducts business trend analysis to continually align business practices and activities with customer needs and expectations. Typical assignments include: providing guidance to less experienced professionals; defining and developing internal polices and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Team Manager. Provides leadership in determining program goals, resource needs, develops processes/procedures, and allocates resources as well as establishes goals and controls to ensure activities meet organizational needs.

All levels will perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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Conditions of employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-Glevel, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-F level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience evaluating business processes, systems, and operations to identify areas of non-compliance or potential exposure to legal or regulatory risks.

Experience with relevant laws, regulations, and principles that regulate and support the aviation industry.

Experience interpreting complex legal documents and understanding business operations.

Experience evaluating information, making sound judgments, and developing effective solutions.

Education

4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

General Experience

3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the FV-F level

To qualify for this position at the FV-Hlevel, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience evaluating business processes, systems, and operations to identify areas of non-compliance or potential exposure to legal or regulatory risks.

Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences, responding to inquiries or requests for information, and representing the organization in regulatory inspections, audits, and/or enforcement actions.

Experience coordinating data from different databases in preparation for integrated analysis and interpretation of highly specialized data, using statistical theories and techniques to solve problems and draw rational inferences.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
LL.M., if related
To qualify for this position at the FV-Ilevel, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-H level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
- Experience evaluating business processes, systems, and operations to identify areas of non-compliance or potential exposure to legal or regulatory risks.
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences, responding to inquiries or requests for information, and representing the organization in regulatory inspections, audits, and/or enforcement actions.
- Experience in an aviation environment (e.g. public, private, military) in a role related to compliance, risk management, auditing, or regulatory affairs.
- Experience facilitating special committees and leading the coordination of projects.
To qualify for this position at the FV-Jlevel, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-I level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
- Experience evaluating business processes, systems, and operations to identify areas of non-compliance or potential exposure to legal or regulatory risks.
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences, responding to inquiries or requests for information, and representing the organization in regulatory inspections, audits, and/or enforcement actions.
- Experience in an aviation environment (e.g. public, private, military) in a role related to compliance, risk management, auditing, or regulatory affairs.
- Experience facilitating special committees and leading the coordination of projects.
- Experience with assigning workload and making assignments.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

See qualifications required.

Information Regarding KSAs

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors 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.

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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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

3) 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.

4) Positions to be filled at the FV-G, FV-H, FV-I, and FV-J levels.

5) Positions to be filled throughout AJF-4000.

6) Positions will be realigned based on approved reorganization.

7) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Caleb Weston at Caleb.A.Weston@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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.

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A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration. SF-50(s) and any other supplemental documentation (e.g., transcript) will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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.

Job Ident #: 852728200

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$52,998 - $146,571

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs