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Summary One position is in the Southwestern Region, Region 3; see Additional Information. One in the Eastern Region, Region 9 in Ely, MN. Positions serve as Regional Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for Regional Aviation Maintenance Program management and works as a team member for projects of the National Airworthiness program. For information about the position in R3 contact Ronald Estes at 520-507-3350 or ronald.estes@usda.gov; For R9 contact Angie Ruble at 573-241-0604 or angie.ruble@usda.gov Responsibilities Inspect aircraft which have undergone major overhaul, alterations, or repairs, ensuring compliance with Federal aviation regulations and airworthiness directives. Inspect aviation operations for compliance with organizational policy, regulatory requirements, limitations, and agency standards. Inspect aircraft maintenance to ensure it is in compliance per policy, contract, or agreement. Perform inspections for contract or Cooperator standards compliance and surveillance associated with agency-owned, contracted and cooperator aircraft. Participate in the approval inspection and surveillance of complex operations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals Provide oversight for one or more contract operators in a fleet of aircraft powered by turbine or piston engines conducting operations in support of an aviation program. Schedule and participate in “carding” inspections on single and multi-engine aircraft under contract. Monitor organization activities to determine whether they are following organizational policy, contractual requirements, Federal regulations, and good safety practices. Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: GS-1825: General Requirements: 1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; 2. Valid State driver's license; 3. Fluency in the English language; 4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and 5. High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; 2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. Specialized Experience, Training, and Certification Requirements: Applicants must meet the specific requirements described below: 1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. 2. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of FAA civil certificated airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight OR more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. 3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency. 4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. 5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility requirements, you must also possess experience in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-13: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following: Scheduling and approving all inspections and maintenance actions of assigned aircraft; and/or Inspecting and providing surveillance and oversight of aircraft, which have undergone major overhaul, alterations, or repairs; and/or Determining appropriate maintenance activity level for complex and critical maintenance issues. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information LOCATION NEGOTIABLE AFTER SELECTION: The position in Region 3 will be located at a Forest Service office within the Southwestern Region (Region 3 - Arizona/New Mexico). Final determination of the duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. To see where these Forest Service Offices are located select link, https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/about-region/offices. These positions are NOT remote. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. These positions are eligible for telework. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/ These are non-bargaining unit positions. Forest Service daycare facilities are not available. Government Housing is not available. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.