Community Engagement Officer

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

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities Continued:

Receives training on current FAA noise programs, models and environmental and noise policies to ensure an expert understanding of the principles to convey to the public. Maintains the public websites for the RAs’ on aircraft noise related issues to include information on:

1. Links to regional airport noise complaint websites; 2. Regional environmental documents with community aircraft noise concerns; 3. Responses to frequently asked questions and; 4. Other appropriate aircraft noise related information as determined by the RA and/or HRC-HQs, and AEE. Develops proposed changes to FAA policy and guidance on aircraft noise, based on trend analysis. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities. Work activities impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and impact on the objectives of the FAA. The work regularly affects internal and external customers.

Some, none or all of the candidates may be interviewed.

How you will be evaluated: Applications will be first reviewed to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements. Failure to meet minimum qualification requirements automatically disqualified an applicant. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on responses to the knowledge, skill and abilities (KSAs) listed.