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Aviation Safety Inspector job at US Department of Transportation in Fargo ND

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Summary
There are 2 positions to be filled. The duty station is Fargo ND.
Summary
There are 2 positions to be filled. The duty station is Fargo ND.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open and closing dates
09/06/2025 to 09/26/2025
Salary $124531 to - $161889 per year
Salary range includes 17.06% locality pay.
Pay scale and grade FG 14
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Fargo ND
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - 2 Years Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
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Job family (Series)
1825 Aviation Safety
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
Announcement number AAL-AVS-25-AKWL-96266 Control number 845212600
This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees.
Duties
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The PMI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PMI mostly independently plans designs and carries out programs projects studies or other work. The PMI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.
ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete maintenance programs for general aviation organizations who are leaders in the aviation industry or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.
The following assignments are illustrative:
As a Service wide expert on a particular type of aircraft: Advises other inspectors of major changes; Evaluates new training methods and equipment; Serves on boards that evaluate incidents accidents complaints and other serious problems relating to the aircraft.
As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities exercises certificate authority; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities.
Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis executive and/or industrial operators repair stations and flight and mechanic schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed scope and technical complexity of operations management sophistication industry leadership and public impact. The magnitude intensity and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.
FG-14 employees evaluate maintenance programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft systems and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft systems and equipment employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems. Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance.
The PMI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. They define organize and use resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules analyze program requirements and accomplishments and make or direct adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.
Decisions typically have broad impact on the operation or maintenance of a particular type of advanced aircraft major air carriers or a geographic area containing a variety of novel and/or complex aviation operations. Decisions also have a significant effect on the safety of the flying public.
Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The PMI occasionally represents the agency as a point of contact for policy development inspection activities or as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training.
The PMI keeps management informed of the status of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy proper coordination and timeliness of completed staff work.
Assists in the preparation of a variety of technical and high priority correspondence to the Divisions aviation industry other governmental agencies members of Congress and the general public.
Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
These positions will be filled as a temporary promotion temporary reassignment or detail not to exceed 2 years.
They may be extended terminated early or they may become permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
Valid State drivers license
Fluency in the English language
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance and
High School diploma or equivalent.
Medical Requirements for All Positions:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read without strain printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
In addition applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:
Possess a valid second - class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.
When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes power plants and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
Maintenance experience with aircraft 12500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local state or Federal governmental agency.
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
In addition applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 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 is defined as: Assisting conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification surveillance investigation and compliance recommendation of maintenance activities on FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.
For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:
To assist in determining qualification requirements applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26 Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors.
The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Education
Education is not qualifying for this position and may not be substituted for experience.
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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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
The FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives 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 or Leadership and Management Dimension. In lieu of providing a response please include work history in your resume that describes how you meet the answer you chose for each section. Please include specific examples and details which illustrate your knowledge skills and abilities. Please include applicable date ranges.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
In-grade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.
If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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 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.
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.
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If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application e.g. transcripts SF-50 or veterans documentation you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 907-###-#### on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as social security number and date of birth.
If you are an FAA employee you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15 17 18 19 22 and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title series grade tenure and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50 please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
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.

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