Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Section Manager)
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$75,706 - $117,034
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team in a financial office for the Air Force, where you'll plan and oversee daily operations, ensure everything follows rules and laws, and help make smart decisions based on financial data.
It's a supervisory role focused on managing staff, improving processes, and supporting the organization's goals in budgeting and accounting.
A good fit would be someone with experience in finance or administration who enjoys leading small teams and handling complex tasks in a government setting.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to SVFB.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Specialized experience is in planning, coordinating, and overseeing complex operational and administrative functions; developing and implementing policies and procedures; analyzing financial and operational data to support leadership decisions; managing workload distribution and priorities; advising management on process improvements, resource requirements, and risk mitigation; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational guidance.
Desired additional experience includes supervising or leading staff, evaluating work performance, resolving employee issues, supporting recruitment and development activities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational needs.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement.
We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), appropriated funds (APF) and non-appropriated funds (NAFs) accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines, regulations and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements.
A detailed knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial management theories, practices, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of organizational practices, policies, functions, and programs to accomplish a variety of assignments.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the AF Services Center MOA Office, ensuring AFSVC complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Services objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Represents AFSVC with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with AFIMSC, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), HAF/A1S, etc.
Performs all duties and responsibilities necessary to develop, coordinate, and finalize NAFI MOAs, to include USA and UFM practices
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