Operations Research Analyst

at  US Federal Aviation Administration

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-J, FG/GS-14 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.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

1. Experience serving as a technical expert for processes related to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), special purpose laws and relevant Executive Orders.

EDUCATION

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 1515 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 1515 occupational series.
Applicants, who are not currently in the 1515 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 1515 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.
Foreign Education: For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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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.

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.

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.
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DUTIES

This position is critical to providing continuity in achieving and maintaining a high level of technical analysis, professional expertise, quality control, and public and Congressional confidence in the FAA’s management of environmental reviews and noise analyses of airport development projects.
Serves as a recognized subject matter expert and may be called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Provides oversight and guidance on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations, including serving as a senior FAA Headquarters representative on NEPA teams for major airport development projects; and review of Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and other environmental documents for major airport development projects.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of airport and aviation noise analyses and environmental review policies and procedures to perform critical tasks; develop or recommend changes to FAA policy and guidance; identify measures to implement the recommendations; and lead implementation efforts. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues, which often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of FAA’s strategic objectives.
Represents the interests and objectives of the Office of Airports (ARP) to ensure the continued successful implementation of airport financial assistance programs, by providing advice and input to FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs), and other Federal agencies during development of new, or considerations of changes to current environmental Orders, policies, or guidelines, including those related to special purpose laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. Provides advice and guidance to FAA LOBs/SOs on decisions regarding changes to noise analysis procedures and/or noise compatibility planning to ensure the potential impacts to ARP’s programs are fully considered and any changes reflect ARP’s interests. Provides technical expertise in support of FAA headquarters, regional and district offices; the U.S. Department of Transportation; other government agencies; state aeronautical agencies; aviation industry associations; individual airport operators; other individuals and organizations on a national, state or local basis.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge to environmental reviews, as well as noise compatibility planning analyses pursuant to 14 C.F.R part 150. Applies knowledge of new technologies and methodologies to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes. Considers the objectives of LOB/SOs when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Analyzes complex technical policy or procedural issues related to the environmental aspects of airport development proposals. Advises field offices on best practices to prepare high-quality NEPA documents that address the requirements of other environmental laws and regulations, within established budgets and timelines.
Develops and conducts training and developmental assistance to environmental protection specialists, community planners and other staff in the environmental review of airport development, noise analyses, the 14 C.F.R. part 150 process, and other environmental laws. Maintains a high level of professional knowledge through continuing education, training and participation in professional societies, meetings, symposiums, conferences and seminars.