Summary Prioritizes and schedules flight inspection taskings by building safe and efficient itineraries, in direct coordination with Air Traffic, Technical Operations, Airfield Managers, and DoD. Exercises delegated operational control under the Flight Program Operations’ 14 CFR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate for the dispatch and flight following of Flight Program Operations’ aircraft. Responsibilities Evaluates flight inspection requirements to plan, schedule, and coordinate flight inspection of ground and satellite-based facilities, systems, and instrument flight procedures. Prioritizes and schedules flight inspection taskings to ensure they do not go overdue by building safe and efficient itineraries, in direct coordination with the appropriate Air Traffic Facility, Technical Operations Representative, Air Field Management, DoD, and other stake holders. Creates Authorizations and manage/maintain their assigned team’s [field office/area of responsibility] scheduling tools/information as needed to facilitate the execution and communication of Flight Program Operations’ missions assigned to their team. Coordinates with management to ensure team’s itineraries and authorizations are authorized by a time and date defined by management. Advises management of potential crew and/or aircraft availability issues. Coordinates crew scheduling modifications due to operational considerations. Coordinates with Flight Program Operations’ Group management, such as Training, Standards, Technical Support, and Aircraft Maintenance to coordinate flight inspection itineraries and other mission authorizations. Reviews Daily Flight Logs (DFLs) for accuracy and coordinates with the Pilot in Command for corrections or clarification. Provides data analysis and technical evaluation of post flight reports, including DFLs, procedural control documents, and aeronautical data update submission. Determines actions required to respond to data received in these documents. Creates/issues Special Inspections as required for respective area of responsibility. Uses the Flight Inspection Tracking System (FITS) to retrieve data in order to construct a safe and effective flight inspection aircraft itinerary. Responsible for ensuring flight inspection requirements are adhered to within assigned geographic area of responsibility. In cases where flight inspection requirements/tolerances are exceeded, responsible for ensuring appropriate Notice to Airman (NOTAM) action has been initiated. Exercises delegated operational control under the Flight Program Operations 14 CFR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate for the dispatch and flight following of aircraft. Secures initial weather information from the National Weather Service to assist flight personnel in determining the feasibility of conducting Flight Program Operations aircraft into specific geographic areas. Upon crewmember request, files flight plans, calculates weight and balance. Ensures flights are canceled, delayed, re-routed, or re-planned when safe operational conditions cannot be met. Executes flight dispatch when regulatory and risk management requirements are met. May be assigned to the international team. In that capacity, in addition to the standard duties described herein, coordinates personnel country clearances for FAA crewmembers and DoD flight inspection personnel. Coordinates aircraft diplomatic clearances and overflight clearances for different types of FAA aircraft. Uses the DoD Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), or other service provider(s) when required to obtain clearances for numerous countries covering a variety of operational and security factors. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure international clearance request processes are properly accomplished. May be required to prepare briefings or presentations and may be required to give briefings or presentations to senior leadership as necessary. Monitors Flight Program Operations’ performance metrics to ensure associated agency procedure goals are met. Provide data analysis and technical evaluation of post flight reports. Reviews Procedural Control documents for completeness and ensures documentation is sent to Mission Support Services. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this FG-12 position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-10/11 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 includes experience with the policy, procedures, directives associated with the flight inspection of various navigational aids maintained in the National Airspace System, experience with the flight inspection mission technical requirements; experience with primary systems used for flight inspection and/or experience with crew scheduling, etc. OR To qualify for this FG-13 position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/-12 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 includes experience evaluating flight inspection requirements to plan, schedule, and coordinate flight inspection of ground and satellite-based facilities, systems, and instrument flight procedures; Experience prioritizing and scheduling flight inspection taskings to ensure they do not go overdue by building safe and efficient itineraries; Experience creating authorizations to manage/maintain their assigned team’s scheduling tools/information as needed to facilitate the execution and communication of Flight Program Operations’ missions; Experience coordinating with management to ensure team’s itineraries and authorizations are authorized by a time and date defined by management; Experience advising management of potential crew and/or aircraft availability issues; Experience coordinating crew scheduling modifications due to operational considerations. AND In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Applicants must possess an Airline Transport Pilot Rating (ATP) certificate or FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate. A copy of your certificate (front & back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications required. Information Regarding KSA’s: 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. NOTES: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 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. Applicants must upload their FAA Airline Transport Pilot Rating (ATP) certificate or FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate (Front and Back) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of this announcement. Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed. Positions to be filled at the FG-12 and/or FG-13 grade, within AJF-1230, located in Battle Creek, MI. To confirm receipt of emailed documents contact Jeff Westlake at Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA