Security Program Specialist (UAS)
Summary NOTE:
Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employee is allowed to report to the workplace.
The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.
Responsibilities Position is located within Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH), UAS Security Division, AXE-U00.
The incumbent will provide policy expertise to FAA/AXE leadership in the matters specific to security activities to inform rule making, review of legislation, inter-agency coordination as well as decision making for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program.
Incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager and acts as principal technical specialist for work activities.
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to matters specific to assigned security activities.
Typical assignments include:
Provides programmatic expertise and program management acumen for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) security team.
Researches and analyzes data to develop UAS policy for security activities to include support for rule making committees, review of legislative proposals, and review of policy proposals.
Provides expertise regarding UAS systems security in support of air traffic management.
Develops program management artifacts to document proven standing operating procedures and guidelines for UAS Security team cross-agency and inter-agency efforts.
Researches and analyzes commercial efforts to include development, flight operations, and systems engineering to inform leadership about the operational environment.
Monitors for and maintain awareness of legislative proposals and regulatory developments regarding UAS guidance.
Develops a set of security guidelines for use by the FAA to develop Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) which will provide a framework for the FAA to analyze the UAS security procedures for UAS flights in the NAS.
Provides review of other Department/Agency SOPs involving C-UAS implementation and integration to ensure compliance with established procedures/legislative guidance.
Coordinates actions and policies with other FAA Lines of Business.
Supports outreach efforts to provide information and educate security experts/first responders on proper implementation of UAS security and C-UAS activities.
Coordinates all other inter and intra-agency activities as requested.
Contacts are internal and external.
Incumbent often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities.
Communicates results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally.
Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution.
Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies.
Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations.
Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.
Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires.
Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.
Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues.
Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.
Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues.
Works with management to solve problems.
Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOB's/SO's and may impact on the objectives of the FAA.
Work may affect the safety and security of customers.
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 at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS 10-12 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 providing input into policy and regulatory documents relating to UAS and Counter UAS activities.
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.
Education Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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/financialdisclosure_requirementsThe US 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.
If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 based on the work history and experience you provided.
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
) This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
4) This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-AXE-22-0017SC-77714.
Please review both vacancy announcements before making application to determine your eligibility to apply.
5) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information:
Locality Pay , COLA.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employee is allowed to report to the workplace.
The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.
Responsibilities Position is located within Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH), UAS Security Division, AXE-U00.
The incumbent will provide policy expertise to FAA/AXE leadership in the matters specific to security activities to inform rule making, review of legislation, inter-agency coordination as well as decision making for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program.
Incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager and acts as principal technical specialist for work activities.
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to matters specific to assigned security activities.
Typical assignments include:
Provides programmatic expertise and program management acumen for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) security team.
Researches and analyzes data to develop UAS policy for security activities to include support for rule making committees, review of legislative proposals, and review of policy proposals.
Provides expertise regarding UAS systems security in support of air traffic management.
Develops program management artifacts to document proven standing operating procedures and guidelines for UAS Security team cross-agency and inter-agency efforts.
Researches and analyzes commercial efforts to include development, flight operations, and systems engineering to inform leadership about the operational environment.
Monitors for and maintain awareness of legislative proposals and regulatory developments regarding UAS guidance.
Develops a set of security guidelines for use by the FAA to develop Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) which will provide a framework for the FAA to analyze the UAS security procedures for UAS flights in the NAS.
Provides review of other Department/Agency SOPs involving C-UAS implementation and integration to ensure compliance with established procedures/legislative guidance.
Coordinates actions and policies with other FAA Lines of Business.
Supports outreach efforts to provide information and educate security experts/first responders on proper implementation of UAS security and C-UAS activities.
Coordinates all other inter and intra-agency activities as requested.
Contacts are internal and external.
Incumbent often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities.
Communicates results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally.
Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution.
Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies.
Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations.
Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.
Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires.
Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.
Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues.
Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.
Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues.
Works with management to solve problems.
Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOB's/SO's and may impact on the objectives of the FAA.
Work may affect the safety and security of customers.
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 at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS 10-12 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 providing input into policy and regulatory documents relating to UAS and Counter UAS activities.
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.
Education Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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/financialdisclosure_requirementsThe US 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.
If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 based on the work history and experience you provided.
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
) This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
4) This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-AXE-22-0017SC-77714.
Please review both vacancy announcements before making application to determine your eligibility to apply.
5) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information:
Locality Pay , COLA.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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