Program Analyst (Regional Augmentation Team) - Federal Aviation Administration

Summary The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. This position is a part of the Regional Augmentation Team (RAT). The Team supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program efforts and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employee’s primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry. Responsibilities As a member of the RAT, the individual is subject to activation for public health operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Incumbent performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of the manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. Typical assignments may include collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; and working with higher-level and lower-level professionals in day-to-day operations in one or more regional programs. Works closely with medical officers to assure the following: (1) medical certifications are only issued to medically qualified airmen, (2) ATCS physical exams meet program requirements, (3) an appropriate number of qualified physicians are selected, designated and trained as AMEs to conduct FAA medical examinations of civil airmen, (4) AME site visits and quality assurance reviews are conducted and (5) All phases of the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employments/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing are coordinated. This position may require travel in support of these program areas. Responsible for ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with established regulations. Incumbent may provide technical direction to other staff personnel in the division as well as communicating technical program information to a diverse audience orally and in writing. Incumbent complies with all Quality Management System requirements. FV-0343-G Duties: Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for project/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to programs within the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments. Conducts analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities. Work is typically reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. FV-0343-H Duties: May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to programs within the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies analytical techniques in reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team lead to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish tasks. Work at this level requires the application of experience and advanced knowledge applicable to program systems and processes. May be called upon by peers in problem solving or process development initiatives that require subject matter leadership. Works with management and more experience professionals to jointly solve problems. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced professional. Refers to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional for problems or issues that require their attention. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and/or completion for policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of the work being performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) 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 applying medical knowledge and terminology in program management; using medical clinical information databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; participating in site visits; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; and experience training coworkers on medical related program duties. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (FG/GS 12) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (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 applying medical knowledge and terminology in program management; using medical clinical information databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; participating in site visits; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; and experience training coworkers on medical related program duties. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education See Qualifications required. KSA INFORMATION: 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. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) Position to be filled at the G or H level. 4) Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 5) To check receipt of emailed documents, please email ryan.cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA