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Aviation Safety Compliance Specialist Fixed Wing Operations job at Department Of The Interior in Boise ID

Description, duties, responsibilities

Summary

The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation including National Parks Landmarks and the well-being of communities including those of Native American Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open and closing dates

04/24/2025 to 05/07/2025

Salary

$109774 - $169699 per year

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Pay scale and grade

GS 12 - 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Boise ID

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

1801 General Inspection Investigation Enforcement And Compliance Series

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

Yes

Announcement number

OS-6054-25-ETA-091(MP)

Control number

835777300

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This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP ICTAP RPL)

Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was working overseas.

Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Merit Promotion announcement for Government employees and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed. For further clarification please click here:

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Duties

This position is located within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) Western Region Office (WRO) located in Boise ID.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Conducts inspections and surveillance of diverse types of contracted and DOI fleet fixed-wing pilots to ensure safety compliance with contract requirements DOI policy OAS policy Federal Aviation Regulations Federal Acquisition Regulations and other Federal regulations as appropriate.

Conducts flight evaluations and training for DOI fleet pilots in a variety of conventional and special use flight skills to ensure standardized performance in critical bureau aviation missions.

Conducts initial general inspections of a contractors maintenance and operations facilities to ensure appropriate levels of safety are being maintained.

Evaluates the capabilities of contracted pilots to perform point-to-point reconnaissance low-level mountain flying and wildland fire related special-use missions and issues initial qualification cards for mission-specific applications many of which require advanced pilot skills and precision maneuvers.

Periodically reevaluates pilots qualifications for performance in various special-use missions through flight evaluations with authority to issue or terminate the qualification cards.

Provides follow-up flight evaluations of pilots as required.

Conducts periodic scheduled and unscheduled inspections to determine the contractors continued compliance with the requirements contracts.

Prepares a written report of findings and recommendations.

Provides OAS management and bureau partners with advice and technical guidance in the consideration and resolution of aviation issues relating to flight operations management contracts and/or maintenance for DOI fleet and contract vendor pilots and aircraft.

The OS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees Local 2052 is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Salary Range Information:

GS-12: $109774 - $142712 per annum.

GS-13: $130536 - $169699 per annum.

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Additional Information:

Travel - 25% or less on average annually -- The travel requirement is generally higher from January through June and may require 10 or more nights per month. Travel is significantly less July through December. Primary area of responsibility for the OAS Western Region includes Idaho Washington Oregon California Nevada Arizona Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah and New Mexico. Occasional travel to other OAS regions may be required.

Position is subject to medical requirements and incumbent must maintain medical requirements.

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and is subject to future drug testing.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as OS-6054-25-ETA- 092(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position you must meet the (A) Requirements and (B) Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying.

A. Requirements:

No more than 1 flying accident in the last 5 years in which the applicants error was involved.

Minimum of 1500 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time in airplanes.

Minimum of 1000 hours PIC time in airplanes 12500 lbs. or less.

Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years.

Valid unexpired Commercial Pilot Certificate with single and multi-engine fixed-wing ratings and instrument rating.

Valid unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with fixed-wing ratings.

Applicants who possess an alternate Flight Instructor Certificate rating i.e. a Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter may be considered; however appropriate fixed-wing ratings must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in termination.

Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate.

A valid state drivers license is required to drive to various field locations as required.

B. Specialized Experience:

GS-12 Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the GS-12 you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

Serving as a commercial pilot of light single and/or multi-engine airplanes in a CFR 14 Part 91 or 135 operation;

Serving as a consultant and/or subject matter expert for general aviation operations in areas such as flight scheduling routing passengers cargo loading weather maintenance etc.; and

Providing advice and technical assistance to management on new aviation policies procedures or challenges.

MUST MEET ALL

GS-13 Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the GS-13 you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

Serving as a commercial pilot of light single and/or multi-engine airplanes in a CFR 14 Part 91 or 135 operation;

Serving as a consultant and/or subject matter expert for general aviation operations in areas such as flight scheduling routing passengers cargo loading weather maintenance etc.;

Providing advice and technical assistance to management on new aviation policies procedures or challenges; and

Documented experience as an OAS or USFS approved (carded) PIC on Leadplane Air Tactical SEAT Smokejumper Large Airtanker or other natural resource missions such as wildlife management forestry management reconnaissance census fire imaging etc. - OR - Documented experience as a qualified pilot inspector for a state or federal government agency responsible for approving or disapproving pilots operating FAA certificated small (12500 lbs. or below) aircraft performing any natural resource air tactical fire reconnaissance or fire suppression missions.

MUST MEET ALL

Note: You are required to provide documentation in your resume that you meet all of the requirements outlined above and experience claimed in your application. Failure to provide support in your resume that you meet the requirements outlined above and claimed experience may result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate physical activity of short duration such as associated with flying in adverse weather conditions and when evaluating advance pilot skills in special use low-level flight missions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting aircraft hangars aircraft cockpits and outdoors. When pilot flight evaluations are performed and actual emergency conditions are simulated the employee may be subjected to considerable stress. Outdoor work may include extreme heat or cold weather conditions.

Drivers License: A valid state drivers license is required to drive to various field locations as required.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPMs website:

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Applicants who include vulgar offensive or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 USC Section 3302 and 3361.

Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.

Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition DOI employees GS-15 and above who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels) are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil gas coal alternative energy resources etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.

NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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. However your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

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

Compliance Inspection: Knowledge of the guidelines regulations and procedures associated with compliance inquiries including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations fines or orders.

Flight Systems: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories related to the development design test and evaluation of aerospace flight vehicles and their component subsystems or their related external systems.

Pilot Evaluations Inspection: Uses knowledge skills and advanced understanding of aviation concepts gained through extensive training and experience and applies documented established standards to evaluate pilot knowledge and skills in a variety of flight related scenarios.

Oral Communication: Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.

DUE WEIGHT

Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards special act or achievement awards quality step increase etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agencys staffing offices.

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

Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) SF-50s showing (1) your highest FPL and (2) most current SF-50 noting position grade level tenure and duty station. Please note that all SF-50s submitted must show that you are a status candidate or eligible under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility in the online questionnaire for more information; (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 eligible under VEOA or VRA; (6) Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority; (7) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility under VEOA or VRA 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).

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected disability you are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the SF-15 as 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 30% 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: OR

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 veterans preference) on the rating criteria for this position.

How to Apply

Your complete application including required documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

To apply on-line you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account answer the questions and submit all required documents.

To return to your saved application log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title and then select Apply Online to continue.

Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series grade full performance level and in the same geographic location(s) including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

HR Assistant

Phone 703-###-#### Email ...@bsee.gov

Address Office of the Secretary

45600 Woodland Road

Sterling VA 20166

US

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience false statements or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background checks and/or verification of your education. If you are selected you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Required Documents

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agencys staffing offices.

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

Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) SF-50s showing (1) your highest FPL and (2) most current SF-50 noting position grade level tenure and duty station. Please note that all SF-50s submitted must show that you are a status candidate or eligible under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility in the online questionnaire for more information; (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 eligible under VEOA or VRA; (6) Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority; (7) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility under VEOA or VRA 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).

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected disability you are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the SF-15 as 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 30% 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: OR

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 veterans preference) on the rating criteria for this position.

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How to Apply

Your complete application including required documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

To apply on-line you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account answer the questions and submit all required documents.

To return to your saved application log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title and then select Apply Online to continue.

Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series grade full performance level and in the same geographic location(s) including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

HR Assistant

Phone 703-###-#### Email ...@bsee.gov

Address Office of the Secretary

45600 Woodland Road

Sterling VA 20166

US

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience false statements or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background checks and/or verification of your education. If you are selected you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

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Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparen

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