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Federal Aviation Administration Technical Writer in Des Moines, Washington
Summary Serves as Technical Writer subject matter expert in assigned areas of responsibility, providing expertise on technical projects and procedures that may affect operations within the National Airspace System (NAS), as pertains to the policy outlined in the FAAs Safety Management System (SMS). Responsibilities Supports National Airspace System (NAS) Safety Management System (SMS) activities. Performs complex assignments pertaining to SRM and quality control programs/polices. Participates in, and provides direction and support for Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels conducted by the Quality Control Group (QCG). Documents hazards, impacts and trends to be used to create and review SRM documents. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of strategic objectives from an SMS technical writing perspective. Applies SMS methodology and SRM process flow to all NAS equipment, operations, and procedures to identify safety hazards and address risk. Formulates documents that are clear, grammatically correct and strictly adhere to all FAA policies and processes, in order to thoroughly capture and document the findings of SRM panels. Prepares SRM Safety Analysis Phases, Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Hazard Analysis Worksheet (HAW) and documents Causes and System State, during SRM Panels. Utilizes knowledge of FAA air traffic control processes, terminology and FAA Orders, as it relates to SMS. Facilitates conversation with a variety of stakeholders to include but not limited to Directors of Operation, Airport Authorities, Pilots and the general public, as applicable. Conducts highly complex and challenging research for controversial and/or robust SRM panels utilizing SMTS. Completes assigned tasks within strict time frames while affording suitable time for comments and review, as outlined in the FAA SMS manual. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Such experience should include: experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. This experience must have demonstrated the ability to acquire and present technical information through research, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of blueprints or diagrams, or other appropriate methods. Such experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals, or specifications and/or formal education. Education Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Security Requirements: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Aviation System Stds Non-HQ. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA