• Working independently or within a team, leads or conducts surveillance and inspections of diverse types of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with contract requirements, as well as OAS policy, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal regulations.

• Serves as National Avionics Specialist by developing, implementing, and overseeing the DOI crewed aircraft avionics and sensor program. Establishes and/or maintains policy and procedures for standards relating to inspections and methods.

• Develops curriculum and monitors uniform training of prospective avionics inspectors to ensure standardized practices are taught and utilized.

• Writes, reviews, and evaluates proposed aircraft services contracts or modifications to verify technical accuracy of avionics, sensor, and electronic requirements, uniformity of specifications, and to ensure technical compliance with approved standards and policies in support of operational and safety objectives.

• Represents OAS as the DOI avionics expert for Source Selection Evaluation Boards, interagency planning meetings, inspection planning conferences, interagency field assignments, and meetings and conferences with industry associations.

• Serves as the Zone Manager, responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating a team of inspectors to evaluate the DOI fleet aircraft, contractor aircraft and cooperating federal, state, and local agency aviation operations, in an assigned geographical area for use on DOI missions.

• Prior to inspection, coordinates review of vendor records and reports of aircraft and ancillary equipment and facilities to be reviewed. Approves or disapproves contractor aircraft and equipment used in Government missions. When approved, issues a card authorizing use of the aircraft and equipment in all requirements. When disapproved, issues deficiencies and performs re-inspections of aircraft or correction documents as needed.

• Serves as the point-of-contact for coordinating with other OAS authorized Inspectors, the U.S. Forest Service and applicable DOI Bureau personnel to conduct the required inspections.

• Functions as subject matter expert (SME) for teammates, internal OAS personnel, Bureaus, vendors, contracting officers, and other government agencies, on a wide range of aviation subjects. Fields inquiries from multiple sources with consistency and accuracy in support of organizational goals.

• Uses available resources to identify and resolve technical problems related to safety and adequacy of operations, operation policy/procedures, qualifications and proficiency of pilots, training deficiencies, suitability of aircraft for missions performed, efficient utilization of equipment, technical condition of aircraft and special equipment, and proper upkeep of flight logs and maintenance records. Briefs and debriefs management as required.

• During the life of the contract, independently conducts periodic scheduled and unscheduled inspections to determine the contractor's continued compliance with the requirements of the contract.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.

• You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.

• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

• You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.

• Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. You are being evaluated under the Category Rating method, which means, if you are determined to be qualified you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "Platinum", "Gold", and "Silver". However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "Platinum" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Aircraft Maintenance: Knowledge of aircraft engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Electronics: Knowledge of electronic theory, circuits, components, and material properties (excluding computers).
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume

Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15 (if applicable).
NOTE: Applicants claiming veterans preference (TP, CP, CPS) must submit a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable); OR acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 10% or more).

You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education - accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance OR https://www.boem.gov/about-boem/boem-employment .

If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.