Compliance Specialist (Medical)

JobSummary

The Regional Compliance Specialist (RCS) provides support for one or more of the following regional programs and activities contributing to the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS): 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).

LowGrade

G

HighGrade

H

PromotionPotential

NA

SubAgencyName

AVS, Office of Aerospace Medicine

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

MajorDuties

• The Compliance Specialist position performs a mixture of basic routine (but progressively more difficult) or multiple and varying assignments under the close or limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. The Compliance Specialist assists other employees or acts as a contributor and/or member of a team. FV-G Provides support to the Airman Medical Certification Program by assisting physicians/medical officers with analyzing and evaluating medical certifications to ensure issuance to medically qualified airmen. Assists in comparing the evaluations of ATCS and ATCS applicant physical exams against program requirements. Coordinates with physicians/medical officers to ensure that an appropriate number of qualified physicians are selected, designated and trained as Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) for conducting FAA medical examinations of civil airmen, and accompany offices to AME site visits to assist with quality assurance reviews. Assists in all phases of the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employments/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing are coordinated. Applies experience and basic technical knowledge applicable to accomplish assignments through the use of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess programs within the Regional Aerospace Medicine (AAM) Division. Collects and analyzes data and information to support AAM program activities. Coordinates with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish assignments. Analyzes existing and draft polices and manual chapters and provides findings to the appropriate individual. Maintains compliance with the Quality Management System requirements. Utilizes automation software and hardware, including medical clinical information databases and analytical tools, to input, retrieve, review, and analyze information from a variety of sources to support the summarizing of medical information and documents. Determines if medical documentation is compliant with Federal laws, regulations and other mandatory guidelines. FV-H Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge applicable to accomplish assignments through the use of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the effectiveness of program operations and programs such as the Airman Medical Certification, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health and ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance, and/or American Medical Examiners Surveillance and Designee Management. Utilizes analytical techniques and software tools to review, interpret, and synthesize medical information and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective program integration. Monitors and evaluates medical certifications to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, verifying that certificates are issued only to medically qualified airmen. Analyzes and reviews the ATCS and ATCS applicant physical exams to confirm alignment with program requirements and regulatory standards. Provides support for workforce planning efforts by assessing the selection, designation, and training of Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) to ensure an adequate number of qualified physicians are available to conduct FAA medical examinations. Tracks and evaluates AME site visits and quality assurance reviews, compiling data to assess trends, identify patterns and gaps, and area for enhancement, ensuring adherence to established policies. Coordinates and analyzes activities related to the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employment/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing procedures. Assignments may include identifying problems, performing investigations and inspections activities, assuring understanding of and compliance with Federal laws, regulations and other mandatory guidelines.

Education

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

HowToApply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. 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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. 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.

WhatToExpectNext

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.

RequiredDocuments

Standard Form (SF) 50 is required to determine area of consideration. Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS account or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. 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. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Failure to provide any of the required documentation may result in loss of consideration. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

OtherInformation

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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Notes: 1. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the position. 3. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 4. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/. 5. Position may be filled at authorized FAA AVS/AAM facility and will be determined at selection. 6. This announcement may be used to fill positions throughout Aerospace Medicine Regions. 7. To confirm receipt of documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

ryan.cappadony@faa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

1 (405) 954-4156

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/98062

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType