This position serves as a Senior Civil Engineer for airport and heliport design within the Office of Airports Safety and Standards, Airports Engineering Division, AAS-100. The incumbent serves as a principal technical specialist responsible for the application of civil engineering principles as they relate to the development of standards, specifications, criteria and guidelines for airport/heliport design, construction, techniques, quality control, maintenance and management.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience utilizing principles, standards, specifications, criteria and guidelines for airport/heliport design, including AC 150/5300-13 Airport Design. AND; Experience leading or participating on workgroups or projects related to airport/heliport design and construction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, theories and concepts as they relate to the development of standards, specifications, and guidelines for airport/heliport design. Serves as a focal point for regional engineers, airport district office (ADO) engineers and consultants in the interpretation and development of standards, specifications, criteria, and guidelines for airfield matters including: airport and heliport design, airport construction safety techniques; airport geometry standards, and runway safety recommendations to mitigate runway incursions and excursions. Reviews Modification of Standards (MOS) requests and recommends appropriate action. Evaluates trends on types of MOS submissions and recommends solutions to minimize MOS submissions. Revises and/or manages the update of assigned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars (AC) and Engineering Briefs (EB). Coordinates all changes to AC’s and EB’s with industry, airport engineers, airport sponsors, Air Traffic Organization, Flight Standards, and legal counsel. Evaluates validity and sufficiency of data; correlates technical conclusions, prepares and submits recommendations for change, adaptation, and mitigation. Monitors the dissemination and implementation of approved changes. Prepares briefings and presentations on new airport design, pavement criteria and Airports Division programs, policies and guidance. Communicates and promotes awareness of various initiatives to internal/external contacts, including FAA organizations, government agencies, aviation industry groups, foreign governments and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Prepares research requests; provides advice and guidance to research programs in airport technology conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center (Tech Center). Prepares complex correspondence for review by management including congressional responses, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development. Performs other duties as assigned. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced engineer. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.