Safety Engineer (Direct Hire)

Summary

As the lead for Aviation Safety policy, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and updating an Agency-wide approach for safe operations and management of both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. You will be responsible for unifying regional-level flight operations safety procedures into an enterprise-wide policy that standardizes practices across the Agency and identify appropriate training for personnel to execute safe operations.

Duties

Responsible for unifying the 3 regional-level flight operations safety procedures into an enterprise-wide policy that standardizes practices across the Agency.

Reviews federal aviation safety regulations and makes policy recommendations to senior NASA Aviation leadership to ensure aviation operations comply with regulations and safely meet mission demands throughout evolving operational environments.

Responsible for updating and articulating Agency-wide training policies for aviation safety and mishap investigations.

Participates in regular aviation safety assessments of all NASA flight operations for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

Assists in investigations of NASA aviation accidents, injuries, and airfield incidents.

Assists Agency Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) in fulfilling aviation safety awareness and mishap prevention activities.

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, and/or directly related education, as shown below, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level; Serving as a pilot or crew member in an operational aviation organization (federal, state, military or commercial organization). Participating in aviation safety activities as part of an operational aviation organization. Designing and developing processes and procedures for safe operational flight activities. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Safety Engineering and Assurance System Safety Workplace Safety Risk Management Safety Engineering NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Under NASA's category rating process, applicants will be assessed on the position competencies and placed in one of three categories identified and defined below: : Best Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate a superior level of all evaluation criteria. Highly Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria. Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities. Names of all qualified candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which case only those names will be initially certified). Candidates within the Best Qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

How to apply A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to NASA Headquarters will not be accepted for this announcement.

Other information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information. Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.