Safety Management Systems Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

El Segundo, California, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position serves as the regional coordinator for the Safety and Management System (SMS) program, in the Office of Airports (ARP), Airport District Office (ADO), Western-Pacific Region (AWP). Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.

Duties

As regional coordinator for the Safety Management Systems (SMS) program for AWP, will facilitate Airports Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels, serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SMS matters; train regional SMEs on SMS processes and represent AWP in national coordination of the SMS process. Applies knowledge of FAAs policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and
budgetary requirements.

Works closely with the national Airports (ARP) SMS program manager, in reviewing the regions safety risk management documents, ensuring that the data developed through SMS is entered, tracked and analyzed as well as recommending improvements to SMS policies, procedures and/or guidance. As regional coordinator for the National Airspace System (NAS) for AWP, oversees coordination of AIP projects and related topics with the ADOs and other FAA organizations to ensure the projects are integrated in the NAS in a timely manner. Coordinates with ADO project managers, planners and other FAA organizations to ensure AIP funded projects are completed on time, including project pre-planning activities, procedure development, reviewing airspace cases, reimbursable agreements and minimizing operational impacts.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.

Provides leadership and advanced technical analysis in identifying and analyzing emerging issues, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and evaluate alternatives to resolve problems and improve existing processes. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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).
This position requires up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience is: Experience with the NAS (National Airspace System) and how it works as well as working experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. 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.

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.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50 or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (424) 405-7365 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted 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.

Salary Range: $126,282 - $195,774

Job Ident #: 815409600

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