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For those of us that may have the hours (read carefully...you need helo time):

http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva....Control=IN0919


Vacancy Announcement
USAJOBS Control No. IN0919 FO

www.USAJOBS.opm.gov, the U. S. Government's official source of job information, provides this information to the public at no cost.


Vacancy Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR


Vacancy Announcement Number: OAS-03-03DE

Opening Date: 04/30/2003 Closing Date: 05/21/2003 Position: AVIATION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS) GS-1801-12 Salary: $56,463 - $73,403 per year

Promotion Potential: GS-13

Duty Location: 1 vacancy at BOISE, ID


PUBLIC NOTICE#: OAS-03-03-DE

AVIATION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS)
GS-1801-12, $56,463 - $73,403 PER ANNUM

REMARKS
Applications must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing
date of this announcement. Post marks will not be accepted.

Please read over this announcement carefully. Failure to submit requested
information and documents may result in loss of consideration. For questions
regarding the application process, please call Karen at 208.378.5155. For
technical questions regarding the position, please call Sue Varallo at
208.433.5004.



OPENING DATE: April 30, 2003 CLOSING DATE: May 21, 2003

LOCATION: One (1) vacancy at the Office of Aircraft Services, Boise, Idaho.

About the National Business Center (NBC): The NBC provides financial and
administrative services and support on a national level to the Office of the
Secretary, Department bureaus and offices, and numerous other federal
agencies. The NBC also serves as host to a variety of Department
administrative systems, supporting the functions of personnel, finance and
accounting, procurement and contracts and property management. For additional
information on the products and services provided by the NBC, please visit our
web site at www.nbc.gov.
The Office of Aircraft Services (OAS) was established in 1973 “ …to raise the
safety standards, increase the efficiency, and promote the economical
operation of aircraft activities in the Department of the Interior.” Please
visit our website at http://www.oas.gov.

WHO MAY APPLY: All US citizens. DURATION: Permanent Full-Time

Major Duties: The West Area Office provides safety oversight for all DOI and
contractor provided aircraft operations for a large geographical area through
aircraft and equipment inspection and personnel performance testing specific
to standards defined by individual procurement agreements, OAS regulations,
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and other Federal regulations. The
incumbent administers flight checks in rotary and/or fixed wing aircraft for
the purpose of issuing/withdrawing authorization cards for mission specific
applications, provides safety evaluations of aircraft and equipment used in
various operational missions, pilots aircraft, and provides evaluations of
facilities performing maintenance on DOI aircraft. Maintains a program of
recurring visits involving personal contacts with Bureau personnel supervising
operations and aviation operators providing contractual services. Evaluates
safety of operations, training deficiencies, suitability of aircraft,
efficiency with which equipment is used, aircrew proficiency, adequacy of
communications, development of equipment and standards for aircraft
operations, and maintenance of flight logs and other administrative standards.
When serving as team leader, independently assures all reports and findings
are prepared and submitted timely. Serves as the Team Leader for the aircraft
rental agreement renewal process for an assigned geographic area. Coordinates
review of in-house records and reports of pilots, aircraft and ancillary
equipment and facilities scheduled or review. Plans, coordinates and
schedules inspections. Identifies and resolves technical problems, briefs and
debriefs management as required.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• You must have completed at least 1 year of specialized experience
equivalent in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade in the Federal
Service, which must include experience as a Pilot-In-Command of single and/or
multi engine airplanes and helicopters, performing flight duties and
inspecting aircraft, providing technical assistance in developing and
implementing solutions, and evaluating pilot proficiency

• Flight Experience: You must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and
skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour
requirements including recency of flight experience. The categories in which
you are required to demonstrate proficiency related to the particular position
being filled are (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot aircraft, and
(2) the specific knowledge and skills required of the position to be filled.

A pre-employment in-flight pilot evaluation may be required to determine
general aptitude and proficiency.

Minimum Flight Experience:

a) 1500 hours total flight time
b) 1200 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) in each category (airplane and
helicopter)
c) 75 hours night flying*
d) 75 hours PIC instrument in aircraft, which must include 50 hours in actual
flight
e) 200 hours PIC multi-engine airplane
f) 200 hours in turbine-powered helicopters
g) 100 hours PIC flight time last 60 months
h) 25 hours PIC flight time last 12 months, each category
i) For in-service placement, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate
demonstrates the ability to perform the work.

• Certificates and Ratings:
You must possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Commercial Pilot Certificate and/or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
(ATP) with the following ratings:

Airplane - Single-engine Land (ASEL)
Airplane - Multi-engine Land (AMEL)
Rotocraft - Helicopter
Instrument - Airplane

You must also possess a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certificate with the following ratings:

Airplane - Single engine (ASE)
Airplane - Multi-engine (AME)
Rotocraft - Helicopter
Instrument - Airplane

• Medical Requirement: You must possess, at the time of appointment, an FAA
Class I or II Medical Certificate in accordance with FAA regulations. At time
of appointment, a Class I medical must have 5 months remaining and a Class II
medical must have 9 months remaining before renewal is required. After age
39, proof on EKG showing an absence of myocardial infarction with Class II
medical is mandatory.

• Additional Qualifications: Qualifications which are not mandatory, but
will be considered as positive factors: Additional pilot ratings and
experience; experience piloting aircraft during fire suppression and natural
resource support missions; FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate; post high
school education.

Promotion to the Full Performance Level: The career ladder promotion potential
of this position is GS-13. Promotion up to and including the GS-13 is neither
guaranteed nor automatic. When and if it is determined that a subsequent
promotion is warranted, if may be made without further competition.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Applicants who meet the basic
eligibility and qualification requirements for this position will be rated and
ranked relative to the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s)
required in this position.

1. Ability to evaluate pilot proficiency in conducting various operations in
selected aircraft.
2. Ability to read and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations and Operations
Specifications, internal manuals/instructions, manufacturers’ technical
manuals/bulletins and other technical publications.
3. Ability to analyze and evaluate a wide range of customer aviation programs
and associated activities involving aircraft in support of safe, efficient and
cost effective operations.
4. Ability to plan inspection trips, lead technical inspection and evaluation
teams, and to follow up/complete/review associated administrative documents
when required.
5. Skill in dealing effectively and professionally with internal and external
customers, often in difficult, complex, and occasionally in antagonistic
situations.

Applicants should submit a narrative statement containing specific responses
and examples for each of these KSA’s. In preparing the statement, consider
what in your background indicates you possess each KSA. Provide clear,
concise examples for each KSA Describe your experience relative to the
position for which you are applying and the KSA’s. Provide examples that show
the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess.

Basis of Rating: The information contained in your application will be
reviewed to determine the degree to which you meet the basic qualification
requirements, and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) that
are essential for successful job performance. Credit may be given for paid
experience or volunteer work such as community, cultural, social service and
professional association activities, education, training, awards, hobbies, or
any other job related activities.

Conditions of Employment:
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564, the applicant selected for this
position is required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test
result prior to appointment. This position is a drug-testing designated
position subject to post-appointment random testing for illegal drug use.

• The candidate selected for this position will be required to file a
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. All Federal employees are
required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments (e.g. payroll checks) made by
Direct Deposit. Extensive travel (11 or more nights per month) is required;
the candidate selected must obtain and use a Government travel charge card.

• A valid state driver’s license is required to operate leased and
government owned vehicles.

• Citizenship. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and
nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for
civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very
limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the
position.

OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:

 Payment of relocation expenses: Travel, transportation and
relocation expenses will be authorized in accordance with P.L. 89-516 and
appropriate federal regulations. Eligibility for specific relocation services
will be determined at the time of selection

 Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable
accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please
notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be
on a case-by-case basis.

 Veterans’ Preference: A 5-point preference is granted to veterans
who entered military service prior to October 15, 1976, or who have served in
a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary
Medal, including the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service
in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor, November 20, 1995 - December 20,
1996, and Operation Joint Guard, December 20 1996 - to be determined. A
5-point preference is also granted to veterans on active duty during the Gulf
War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992, provided the veteran was
separated under honorable conditions and served continuously for a minimum of
24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. You
must provide a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
or other proof of entitlement.

You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran preference if you are a
disabled veteran; awarded the Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother
of a 100% disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a
deceased veteran. You must submit a Standard Form 15, Application for
10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.

 Special Selection Priority Provisions for Surplus or Displaced
Federal Employees (CTAP/ICTAP)
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position
to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP and ICTAP
eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet the following:
OPM Qualification standards for the position; all selective factors, where
applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the
position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where
appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry;
and is rated by the organization at least the middle level of a three-level
rating system on all quality ranking factors.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that
they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 33.704
for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most
recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting
current position, grade level and duty location. Please annotate your
application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.


REQUIRED MATERIALS AND INFORMATION (Incomplete applications may not receive
full consideration):

Application may be made using OF-612, Optional Application for Federal
Employment, or any other application (e.g., SF-171), resume, or document you
choose, provided you include the following information:

• Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are
applying.

• Full name, mailing address, social security number, and day and evening
phone numbers (with area code).

• The name, city, and state of colleges/universities attended, majors, and
type and year of any degree(s) received.

• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job), duties and
accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone
number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, and salary, for any work
experience related to the job for which you are applying.

• An indication if we may contact your current supervisor.

• DD-Form 214, if claiming Veteran's Preference.

• SF-15, if claiming 10-point Veteran's Preference, and a copy of letter
from the Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months
documenting disability.

• If current Federal employee, a copy of recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action, showing tenure (applicants outside the Office of Aircraft
Services).

• Country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship required).

• A list of current aviation-related certificates and ratings.

• OAS-61, History of Aeronautical Experience, available at
http://www.oas.gov in OAS Forms in the Document Library, or by calling (208)
433-5004.

Many of the required forms listed here may be accessed at www.opm.gov. Go to
ASearch Index@ and click on AForms@.

Desirable Materials and Information. Applicants are encouraged to submit the
following:

• A narrative statement that addresses your possession of the evaluation
factors listed under “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required.' FAILURE TO
PROVIDE THIS NARRATIVE STATEMENT MAY RESULT IN A LOWER RATING IN THE
EVALUATION PROCESS.

• Applicant Background Survey (DI-1935) which may be downloaded from
http://www.oas.gov through the link in the Document Library to OAS Forms, or
may be requested from this office. This form is voluntary and will be
detached from your application package upon receipt.

• Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306, which may be downloaded from
http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm or may be requested from this office.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS MAY RESULT IN YOUR MISSING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
VACANCY.

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1729 and 39 U.S.C. 3201, applications will not be
accepted from applicants using a postage paid agency envelope (penalty mail),
or interagency mail (blue envelope).

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU MAINTAIN A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL APPLICATION PRIOR
TO SUBMISSION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPM REGULATIONS, APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
RETURNED BUT WILL BE RETAINED IN OUR FILES.

SUBMIT APPLICATION FORMS TO:
US Department of the Interior
Office of Aircraft Services c/o Bureau of Reclamation
Attention: PN-7426
1150 N. Curtis Road
Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

The Bureau of Reclamation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this
position will be made solely on the basis of merit, potential, and job-related
criteria, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national
origin, marital status, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical handicap, labor
organization affiliation or non-affiliation, personal favoritism, sexual
orientation, political affiliation or any other non-merit factors.


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Minimum Flight Experience:

a) 1500 hours total flight time
b) 1200 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) in each category (airplane and
helicopter)


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shouldn't that be at-least 2400 total time???

Reminds me of a bumper sticker I once saw.
"I love my country, but fear my government."