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The incumbent acts as the Agency's national resource specialist and technical steward of civil aviation noise. Civil aviation includes the areas of general aviation, subsonic jet and propeller, helicopter, supersonic jet, commercial space, unmanned aerial systems, electric vertical takeoff and landing human transport, and other emerging commercial aviation modes of transport.
Major Duties
Serves as a recognized expert within FAA and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Demonstrates high level of technical, analytical, and scientific expertise in the areas of aircraft noise, aircraft and engine performance technologies that affect aviation noise, ways to characterize aviation noise, and the external environmental factors (e.g., weather, atmospheric conditions, etc.) that affect the noise levels experienced due to commercial aviation.
Demonstrates high level of understanding and applies experience and expert technical knowledge of how aviation noise is addressed as it relates to (49 U.S. Code 44715, the Noise Control Act, the National Environmental Policy Act), and other associated aviation noise regulations and policies. Performs critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems or innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues which often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of FAA's strategic objectives.
Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define and organize work for multiple work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules. Supports the FAA's noise research and development program, including activities that analyze, quantify, and reduce the impacts of noise due to commercial aviation, and the development of analytical tools. Organizes and executes an annual noise research workshop using information gained to update the noise research roadmap. Assists management in the development, analysis, and preparation of recommendations for policies, regulations, programs, and projects related to modeling and mitigating the impacts of aviation noise on the environment.
Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs and other areas of FAA responsibility. Advises the Noise Division Manager (AEE-100), the Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (AEE-3), the Executive Director of Environment and Energy (AEE-1), and the Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs, and Environment (APL-1) on the content and adequacy of technological, science, and policy aspects related to aviation noise and activities for the national aviation system. Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies.
Represents and defends the organization, FAA, and the U.S. at meetings and working groups as well as briefing internal and external stakeholders as it relates to national policies and technical positions on aviation noise. Coordinates with other offices throughout the FAA that are involved in aviation noise-related programs. Provides information to other offices and the public regarding the noise research program using multiple channels. Provides technical and scientific leadership and support on critical aviation noise initiatives, plans, and programs important to the overall success of FAA and the national aviation system. Work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirements specified below: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-J, FG/GS-14 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 identifying existing or potential program deficiencies and effectively communicating program outcomes.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.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.*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.**
Pay Range
$126,778.00 - $196,440.00