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Job Description
Supervisory Drug & Alcohol Compliance & Enforcement Inspector
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##### Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
##### Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division, Eastern Compliance & Enforcement Ctr, AAM-860
Overview
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- ##### Open & closing dates
04/19/2019 to 04/29/2019
- ##### Service
Excepted
- ##### Pay scale & grade
FV K
- ##### Salary
$116,596 to $180,663 per year
The salary listed above includes a 23.12% locality payment.
- ##### Appointment type
Permanent
- ##### Work schedule
Full-Time
Location
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Miramar, FL
##### Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
##### Telework eligible
Yes as determined by agency policy
- Duties
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### Summary
Serves as a Manager for a Compliance and Enforcement Center, within
the Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), in the Office of Aerospace
Medicine (AAM).
Learn more about this agency
### Responsibilities
Directs the work of Team Coordinators (TC) and employees; setting
priorities, assigning responsibilities and monitoring and evaluating
performance, while developing employee capabilities. Subordinates
work includes routine and complex programs/projects. Manager
develops and coordinates program strategies, goals and objectives as
required for the Office of Aerospace Medicine, FAA and DOT.
Coordinates strategic, program and project planning and workload
tracking, and manages office resources and requests additional when
needed and performs projection of short and long-term future needs.
Maintains the division's compliance and enforcement and aviation
industry database; also performs statistical analyses for planning,
evaluation and external reporting. Applies an advanced knowledge of
the technical aspects of the work directed and applies Title 14 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 120 and Title 49 CFR Part 40 as
it relates to drug and alcohol enforcement programs; to conduct
comprehensive inspections and investigations of regulated companies
(which includes more than 7000 entities) to determine compliance
with the drug and alcohol testing regulations and ensures safety of
the flying public.
Reviews legal actions to ensure violations cited are supported by
evidence. Reviews and approves inspection findings and reports of
investigation to ensure proper disposition of each case. Monitors
the quality and consistency of the compliance and enforcement
inspections and investigations. Maintains and monitors productivity
report of each inspector to ensure timeliness of casework
processing. Reviews casework and evaluates the accuracy and
performance of each inspector. Determines inspector training needs
and ensures that all required training is completed. Reviews
stakeholder feedback, Inspection Quality Assurance Forms and TC
Feedback forms in order to assess inspector knowledge level and
developmental requirements. Participates in on-site inspection
activities in order to ensure division policies and procedures are
adhered to in the field.
Participates in discussions, and provides feedback with other Center
Managers and HQ with regard to-OMS process, center performance,
training and equipment needs, Compliance Philosophy (RBDM) and other
initiatives. Reports to the Division Manager any difficulties in
promoting or implementing FAA initiatives and provides solutions for
rolling out information and direction pertaining to new
requirements. Addresses any negative stakeholder feedback and takes
action as needed. Monitors personnel activities to evaluate industry
compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts inspections and
investigations of regulated entities to determine compliance with
regulations; reports to the Division Manager anything that is
noteworthy to include industry trends and safety issues, or other
concern that may have an impact on the division and the agency.
Evaluates field inspection activities. Contacts are within the
organizational unit at all levels and has contact with customers and
other government entities. Established policies leave room for
discretion and manager resolves all but unique problems without the
intervention of higher level management, recommends new
policies/procedures for resolution. Work is reviewed typically
through organizational performance measures. Work performed directly
impacts FAA objectives and public safety.
### Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
##### Supervisory status
Yes
##### Promotion Potential
NA
- #### Job family (Series)
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance
Series
- Requirements
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### Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
- A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be
required
- Travel Required: 25% or More - Domestic
- Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information
### Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band
(FG/GS-14/FV-J) in the Federal Government or non-Federal equivalent.
Specialized experience is defined as that which has equipped the
applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities
required to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is
typically in or directly related to the line of work of the position
to be filled.
**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE** is defined as: experience conducting
inspections and investigations of regulated entities to determine
compliance with regulations.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience
in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or
may result in you not being considered.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application
for employment with the FAA.
\*\*All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date
of this vacancy announcement.\*\*
### Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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 KSA, 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.
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.
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.
**If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring
authorities, you must submit the following documentation:**
30% or More Disabled Veteran Program: You must submit a DD 214,
Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred), and
supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an
official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of
Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to
the present existence of the veteran's service-connected disability.
Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities
Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation
(i.e. Schedule A Letter) that:
- May be a letter or other documentation on official
stationery/letterhead with an official signature.
- Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the
PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority
as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).
Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical
history, or need for accommodation.
**NOTES:**
1) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
Additional information about core compensation is available on the
following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.
3) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this
vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot
be accepted.
4) 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.
5) TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FAXED DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CALL (405) 954-7981
This is not a bargaining unit position.
**Links to Important Information:** Locality Pay , COLA
### 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.
### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Other
##### Drug test required
No
- Required Documents
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Documentation, e.g. Notification of Personnel Action ( Current
SF-50),Member 4 DD-214,VA Letter, SF-15 will be accepted in
combination with your on-line application and MUST be uploaded or
faxed to 405-954-3003 on or before the closing date of this
announcement. All submitted documents should reference the
announcement number.
**All Veterans:** If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must
submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the
armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty service under honorable
conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also
submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's
Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15.
Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource
Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must
be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to
submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the
supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively
assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214
reflects that you have the service required to qualify for
preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing
Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all
documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a
non-veteran.
**Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference:**
You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document
from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are
expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under
honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the
required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the
Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting
discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or
general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide
documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
#### 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.
- Benefits
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A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
- How to Apply
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You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application
must have a status of **"Received"** by 11:59 PM **Eastern Time** on
the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for
positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have
a status of **"Received"** each time a referral list is created in
order to receive consideration for positions associated with
register.
**IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE
CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.**
**We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume
builder in the creation of resumes.**
**Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following
information:**
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18
2007 to April 05 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary
**Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is
dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of
this information may result in a finding of ineligible.**
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This
will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information
again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and
re-using the documents in your applications.
### Agency contact information
### Thierry Hobson
##### Phone
(405) 954-7981
##### Fax
(405) 954-3003
##### Email
thierry.hobson@faa.gov
##### Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-C400
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Learn more about this agency
### Next steps
Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated
Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR)
system. AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in
your application with the requirements of the position. If you are
found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be
referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In
some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must
be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not
you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the
position and the judgment of the selecting official.
**Important** - If you make any change to your application, you must
resubmit it. If you change your application and do not resubmit it,
your changes will not be considered part of your application
package, and your previous application will be considered.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political
affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit
factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on
granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case
basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations
procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights
(ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
- Fair & Transparent
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The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
### Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.
#### Legal and regulatory guidance
- Financial suitability
- Social security number request
- Privacy Act
- Signature and false statements
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531150300. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.