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Job SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), with one vacancy in Lakeland, FL.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to 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. To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Participating in aircraft missions or flights or conducting uncrewed aviation projects; Assisting in analyzing or evaluating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or aircraft operational requirements to ensure safety and adherence to rules and regulations; and Assisting in project planning activities such as budget evaluation or the allocation of personnel or resources. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: 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. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements. Note: Only graduate-level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. To qualify at the ZA-4 or GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Planning or coordinating aircraft missions or flights or conducting uncrewed aviation projects; Analyzing and evaluating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or aircraft operational requirements to ensure safety and adherence to rules and regulations; and Managing or executing project planning activities to include budget evaluation and the allocation of personnel or resources.
Major DutiesAs a Program Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the Senior Program Management Specialist for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Division Operations. Carry out UAS projects and operations and provide program support to include providing federal airspace technical oversight. Serve as the policy and planning authority and expert advisor to top management, ensuring adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NOAA policy guidelines associated with UAS execution. Provide a structured project management approach to facilitate UAS development and operations. Coordinate projects and execute and ensure safe missions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies, using various UAS platforms. Analyze and advise on changes in policies and resources that affect program objectives. Report on the status and progress of work accomplished and monitor work in progress. Utilize financial and administrative systems to provide budgetary and financial management support as well as identifying critical issues. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-4; the ZA-3 is developmental leading to such performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Travel required to support projects approximately 2 weeks per quarter. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilots License required to provide operational support to UAS field projects and training courses as required by the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Division (UASD), and to operate drones in the National Airspace. ZA-4 Requirement Only: Incumbent must have the ability to obtain and maintain COR level II certification. Serve as COR Level II for corporate UAS assets and programs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Physical requirement to load and unload boxes, equipment, handling drones, etc. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. The ZA-4 is the full performance level of the position.RequirementsKey Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only. This position requires Moderate Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; 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 then 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. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.