The incumbent serves as a Compliance Oversight Advisor in the Air Traffic Safety Standards Oversight Division of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV). The Operations Compliance Specialist is responsible for analyzing and evaluating the impact of proposed changes in procedures, equipment, and technologies within the National Airspace System (NAS) to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801: General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801 To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/ FG/GS-13. 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: Experience in evaluating proposed changes in oversight and surveillance procedures, and technologies; experience performing compliance investigations, inspections, and enforcements activities, and conducting audits and assessments; experience identifying gaps and recommending improvements to processes. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. All qualification requirements shall be posted on the vacancy announcements at the time the announcement is made. Interview Policy: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
The Operations Compliance Specialist performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Monitors complex compliance investigations, analyzing systemic issues and identifying patterns of non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions align with established policies and enforcement protocols. As principal technical specialist, leads and/or participates in compliance activities with air navigation service providers, pertaining to operations, regulations, and requirements. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of compliance policies and principles, and surveillance and oversight processes and procedures as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Develops and implements compliance strategies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies. Conducts audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of surveillance and oversight processes, identifying gaps and developing improvements. Analyzes emerging technologies and methodologies to assess their impact on compliance and oversight operations, integrating innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. Leads the development and implementation of compliance monitoring systems, integrating advanced analytical tools to enhance oversight efficiency and ensure regulatory adherence. Conducts in-depth assessments of compliance policies, industry standards, and regulatory changes, providing data-driven recommendations to improve operational practices and mitigate risk. Develops strategic recommendations to enhance existing processes, work instructions, and programs. Evaluates safety compliance and risk mitigation efforts, identifying critical issues that require managerial attention. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues to strengthen operational effectiveness. Works with management to solve problems. Conducts comprehensive evaluations of safety and quality management frameworks, identifying areas for improvement and developing recommendations for system enhancements to optimize risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Develops and implements safety management system enhancements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards, integrating quality management principles into oversight and surveillance processes. Collaborates with various teams to integrate safety assurance methodologies into surveillance operations, ensuring alignment with established safety management system policies and quality control standards. Provides policy guidance and instructions on safety oversight matters, including risk assessments, technical evaluations, human-system performance metrics, and safety assurance documentation. Conducts in-depth studies utilizing inspection and safety management methodologies to analyze programs and procedures. Assesses the overall alignment of compliance, surveillance, and oversight activities within Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV) to support policies, initiatives, and strategic objectives. Develops actionable solutions to aid management in planning both short-term and long-term efforts. Continuously monitors all aspects of compliance, surveillance, and oversight processes, developing systematic improvements to enhance operational integrity and efficiency. Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse and complex problems, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the AOV and Aviation Safety (AVS). Works cross-functional and organizational boundaries to drive effective problem-solving and operational improvements. Engages with stakeholders across different organizational levels, integrating diverse perspectives, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.