Duties

Adjudicates legal instruments, applications and supporting documents for the specific certificates for which they have been trained and tested with various ratings, type ratings, limitations, exemptions, categories, etc. Communicates via oral and written explanations as to the granting or denial of airman certificates, based upon FAA regulations, policy, and guidance material, including international treaty, federal law, and legal case histories. Makes final determination whether to issue the certificate or rating for which the airman is applying, by consideration of all available legal and regulatory guidelines contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), various FAA Orders, exemptions, court decisions, legal precedents, or other governing policy documents for airmen certification.

Compiles extensive information on legal subjects and documents from the airmen records, and is responsible for the completeness, accuracy, relevancy and correctness of legal content of each airman’s complete file. These files are certified by the Airmen Certification Branch and are accepted as evidence in all courts of law in the United States. The Legal Instruments Examiner must not only be able to reference the regulations, but must interpret and compare different portions of regulations to determine if the airman is qualified for the certificate, rating or authorization sought. This involves legal research, policy interpretation, and independent judgment on the part of the examiner, who is legally responsible for his or her determinations.

Must be familiar with and proficient in the Foreign Verification process in order to determine if applicants qualify for FAA foreign based certificates. The Legal Instrument Examiner must analyze and determine if the wide variety of foreign licenses issued by ICAO member states are eligible to be used to issue an FAA certificate and/or rating. Examines requests for duplicate certificates to verify continuing eligibility before approving for issuance. This would include researching legal actions and proposed certificate actions, and determining their effect on the airman’s eligibility for a duplicate certificate.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Position will be filled at the FG-5 Level ONLY.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
• Please Review Required Documents and Additional Information.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Transcripts, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation: Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that:
  

  • May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery or letterhead with an official signature.
  • Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).
  • Must indicate that the individual is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or

  psychiatric disability.
  

  • Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.

  
  Veteran's documentation, please see below.
  
  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.
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  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

  You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
  
  IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
  
  We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
  
  Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

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    Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
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    Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
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    Employer's name and address
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    Supervisor name and phone number
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    Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
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    Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
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    Salary

  
  Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
  
  You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

  Agency contact information

  Sidney Snider

  Phone

  1 (405) 954-7981

  Email

  sidney.r.snider@faa.gov

  Address

  Federal Aviation Administration
  AAC Regional HR Services Division
  6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
  AHF-S210
  Oklahoma City, OK 73169
  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.
  
  For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
  
  Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
  
  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.

• Fair and Transparent

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

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled, PWD/PWTD, and VRA