Airport Certification and Safety Inspector

Summary

This position serves as an Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Office of Airports (ARP), Southwest Regional Airports Division.

Duties

• Performs a mixture of basic and routine (but progressively more difficult) assignments as an Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI). Applies basic technical knowledge in the performance of his/her duties. With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at non-hub Part 139 certified Airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, pavement markings, signed and lighting, snow and ice materials, traffic and wind direction indicators, airport emergency plan, self-inspection program, pedestrian deviations at airports. Reviews Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to endure current and adequate airport operating procedures. Forwards to more experience inspectors and/or the Lead Inspector for approval or denial. With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports. With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans to ensure operational safety during construction meets standards. With assistance from more experienced inspectors, conducts reviews wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports. Reviews individual airport payout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements. Established polices/procedures/instructions provide detailed guidance for almost all tasks, with little or no room for discretion. Work is reviewed frequently by team lead during assignments and at completion for all aspects of quality. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organization. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Environment: This position requires up to 60% travel. A valid driver's license is required. This position may require the inspector to drive significant distances (100-300 miles) and requires the inspector to walk considerable distances to inspect airfield pavement, safety areas, lighting, markings, signage, and fuel systems. Frequently this requires working around the hazards of moving aircraft (taxing, landing, and takeoff) and ground vehicles. The candidate may also be required to life and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual environmental/weather conditions. Physical Requirement: Candidates must successfully complete a Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Course which places the candidate in a strenuous physical heat controlled environment with fire protection suits and self-contained breathing apparatus that could be heavy and awkward.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education substitution for qualifications - At the FV-G Band Level: a Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university. To qualify based on education you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. To qualify based on education, you must upload/attach a copy of your college transcripts at time of application. Your transcripts MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Foreign Education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited US educational institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Documents must be uploaded and received by the closing date of this announcement.