Program Analyst

Summary Serves as a Program Analyst for one or more of the following regional programs and activities in assigned Regional Aerospace Medicine Division: Airman Medical Certification, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health, ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee Management, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Surveillance and Internal Substance Abuse (ISAP). NOTE: Specific programs assigned depend on regional location. Responsibilities Works closely with medical officers to assure the following: (1) medical certifications are only issued to medically qualified airmen, (2) ATCS/ATCS applicant physical exams meet program requirements, (3) an appropriate number of qualified physicians are selected, designated and trained as AMEs to conduct FAA medical examinations of civil airmen, (4) AME site visits and quality assurance reviews are conducted and (5) All phases of the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employments/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing are coordinated. This position may require travel in support of these program areas. Conducts analysis in the review and evaluation of program activities. These analyses are conducted to ensure proper program integration and conformance to policy, completeness, and adequacy of operation in meeting goals and objectives. Prepares recommendations based on such reviews and discusses recommended courses of action with program managers to resolve major program areas. Reviews and analyzes draft polices and manual chapters and provides feedback to the appropriate individual. Responsibilities may involve providing advice and support to management personnel for best utilization and reprogramming of resources and conducting cost versus benefit analysis. Additional duties may include conducting office administrative functions, scheduling exams, and assisting the medical officer in performing ancillary testing for medical examinations and chaperon functions during examinations. Complies with all Quality Management System (ISO-9001) requirements. FV-F DUTIES: Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments and applies knowledge applicable to programs with the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments. Acts as a member of a team within a defined area of responsibly. Typical assignments may include collecting and recording data/information; conducting research; identifying problems; and assisting higher-level professionals in day-to-day operations of regional programs. Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Works under instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional for guidance. Work is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organizational level. FV-G DUTIES: Performs a combination of routine, multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of the manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for project/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to programs within the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments. Typical assignments include: collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; and working with higher-level and lower-level professionals in day-to-day operations in one or more regional programs. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Work is typically reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically support activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the Line of Business (LOB)/Staff Office (SO). Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three (3) years of progressively responsible general work experience demonstrating the ability to analyze problems to identify factors, gather pertinent data/information, recognize problems and/or solutions, plan and organize work and effective communication. At least one (1) year of experience must be equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level work in the administrative, professional, technical, investigative or comparable work area. OR Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information. TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: applying medical knowledge and terminology in program management; using medical clinical information databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; participating in site visits; and identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp If your qualifications for this position are based on education, you must submit a transcript of your college coursework by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Education KSA Information 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 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. Notes: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) Position to be filled in at the F or G level. 4) Position is Temporary NTE 13 months, may be extended an additional 11 months (NTE 2 years) due to extraordinary workload. May not be made permanent. 5) The selection to a temporary (up to two-year) appointment under this external hiring authority does not afford the employee eligibility for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent excepted service appointment. Furthermore, selection does not provide the employee eligibility to apply and compete for permanent internal assignments in accordance with EMP-1.14, Permanent Internal Assignments. 6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration 7) To check receipt of emailed documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA