Office Automation Analyst jobs in Olive Branch, MS

Duties

Processes FAA issued airman certificates such as an FAA designated representative, mechanics, repairmen, flight engineers, and pilots. Interviews applicants to determine qualifications for non-complex certificates. Processes FAA authorizations such as inspection authorization, aircrew program designee, aerobatic competency, etc. Processes FAA issues operator and air agency certificates such as air carrier, repair stations, and approved schools. Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness, consistency of information, and assures correction, if required.

Responsible for processing temporary airman certification files for certificates issued by designated examiners. Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness consistency of information, and fulfillment of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) requirements. Assures correction, if required. Monitors and tracks returned files.

Supports the Designated Written Test Examiner (DWTE) program by assisting with the orientation and training of new examiners, assisting with the required annual and periodic training as necessary. Has responsibility for security, accountability and destruction of question selection sheets, sorting, assembling and furnishing written test examiners with test materials, and following up to ensure corrective action is taken if necessary.

Conducts FAA written examinations by assembling and distributing test materials and by preparing necessary supporting documentation. Monitors written test examinations.

Researches appropriate handbooks, collects information, organizes material pertinent to meetings and training sessions such as pre-certification, examiner renewal, inspector authorization, and flight examiner and written test examiner indoctrinations. Conducts written test examiner training sessions when necessary.

Assists with interpreting and implementing newly modified agency directives relating to accident, incident, enforcement processing, and airmen/operator certification file processing. Determines necessary action and notification to assure staff is aware of latest changes. Answers inquiries from and advises organization personnel regarding the preparation of technical work.

Responsible for assigned administrative and technical files such as certificated operator and designee case files in accordance with agency directives. Determines need for new files, initiates action to create files, prepares file folders, dividers, and labels. Maintains administrative/technical library which includes orders, notices, FARs, Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMELs), aircraft technical manuals and advisory circulars, etc. Assures that charts and office logs are kept current. Determines disposition of and deletes obsolete material or records in accordance with established guidelines.

Coordinates organization’s schedule with regard to inspector’s travel schedules, flight checks, exams and other itinerary and coordinates supervisor’s appointment schedule with the Administrative Officer or designee.

Reports assessment response observations into the Safety Assurance System (SAS) database. Assembles and enters information into various automated programs (such as the Enhanced Flight Standards Automated System (eFSAS), Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem (PTRS), Operations Specifications Subsystem (OPSS), Enhanced Vital Information Data (eVID), and Enforcement Information System (EIS)) and retrieves, prints, and reviews output. Retrieves data concerning airmen records, certificates, violation histories and aircraft registrations from the National Data Base (NDB) and EIS database system. Using automated systems, back-up and archives automated files to external and hard drives, screens databases, and determines disposition of files in accordance with records management policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Applicants must apply online. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your application (i.e.; transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents) may be uploaded in USAJOBS or faxed to (424) 405-7365 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name & the announcement number on each of your faxed pages.

  
  All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  
  If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  
  Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
  

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  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

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  Agency contact information

  Louis Walker

  Phone

  1 (424) 405-7354

  Fax

  1 (424) 405-7365

  Email

  louis.c.walker@faa.gov

  Address

  Federal Aviation Administration
  AWP Regional HR Services Branch
  777 S. Aviation Blvd. - Suite 150
  AHF-S110
  El Segundo, CA 90245
  US

  Next steps

  Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
  
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  All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
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  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
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  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans and Special Authorities. You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities.