Safety Management Systems Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: April 14, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Office of Naval Research
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$86,254 - $137,203
per year
Type
Closes
Entry salary: $33,878 | Full performance (GS-10): up to $73,486
Career ladder: Start at GS-5 and advance to GS-10 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing the inspection, maintenance, and compliance of specialized equipment like testing tools and heavy lifting gear at a naval research lab, while managing databases, reports, and training programs to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in technical program management, regulatory compliance, and data analysis who enjoys working in a structured government environment focused on engineering and research support.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This position is located at the Naval Research Laboratory in Port Hueneme, CA.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05/10 grade level or NO-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrated experience in database administration, analysis, and reporting; 2) Developing policies and procedures to define and manage complex technical programs; 3) Utilizing knowledge of regulatory and safety standards including OSHA and ANSI requirements for industrial and weight handling equipment; 4) Conducting inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations; and 5) Managing calibration, inspection, and maintenance programs supporting engineering and research operations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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