Program Analyst
What you'd do
The Program Analyst supports the Wildlife Services Aviation Safety Center by coordinating and managing national aviation safety, training, reporting, and data management systems essential to APHIS aviation operations. The role conducts comprehensive analysis of aviation program data, develops specialized reports, and provides administrative, personnel and procurement support to ensure program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.
Major duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides program coordination and management assistance in the application of national aviation safety programs. Collects, analyzes, and manages data maintained in the national statistical databases for aviation operations and safety programs. Maintains information, documents, reports and records on all Wildlife Services aviation accidents, incidents, hazards and safety issues. Monitors the input of the Wildlife Services accident/incident reports. Provide administrative and procurement support, including document preparation, time-sheet and travel related assistance and requisition entry. Prepare and coordinate travel arrangements, personnel documents, training logistics, meetings, and other administrative processes for ASC staff. Responsible for aircraft fleet management by tracking usage, mileage, and maintenance requirements Maintain ASC records management systems, correspondence processes, and technical documents, ensuring compliance with APHIS standards
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Maintaining statistical data for aviation operations or safety programs to support accident/incident reporting, program effectiveness assessments, and management decision-making. Supporting program administration through projects, records, and systems management to ensure timely reporting to assist in auditing and investigations. Supporting administrative functions such as procurement, budgeting, and personnel processing. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in business administration, public administration, computer science or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., or a field of study directly related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy announcement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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