What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Certification and Safety Inspector position at Federal Aviation Administration?
Summary
This position serves as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP) (Alaska Region).
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Duties
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 a 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.
This position may require incumbent to drive significant distances (100-600 miles) and requires incumbent to walk considerable distances to inspect runway pavement, lighting, markings, signage and fueling systems.
Frequently this requires working around hazards of moving aircraft (taxiing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles.
The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.
Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training course.
Performs other duties as assigned
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this J Band level position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is Experience with conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations; 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 hazard management plans and; Experience with investigating potential regulatory violations and initiating administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
This position serves as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP) (Alaska Region).
Help
Duties
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 a 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.
This position may require incumbent to drive significant distances (100-600 miles) and requires incumbent to walk considerable distances to inspect runway pavement, lighting, markings, signage and fueling systems.
Frequently this requires working around hazards of moving aircraft (taxiing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles.
The candidate may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions.
Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training course.
Performs other duties as assigned
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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).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must have Current ACSI Credentials
To qualify for this J Band level position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is Experience with conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations; 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 hazard management plans and; Experience with investigating potential regulatory violations and initiating administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Preview Job Questionnaire
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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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