Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner (Conveyances)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,547–$140,335 Per Year
SKILLS
Adjudication, Administrative Policies, Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Attorney, Aviation Industry, Coaching, Consulting, Corrective Action, Disciplinary Action, Establish Priorities, Federal Assistance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Legal, Maintain Compliance, People Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Property Title, Publications, Regulations, Reimbursement, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Safety Engineering, Solar Power, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
4 days ago

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Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner (Conveyances)

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA, AVS, Flight Standards, Civil Aviation Registry Division, Aircraft Registration Branch, AFB-710

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Summary

The incumbent serves as a Front Line Manager for a team of Legal Instrument Examiners.

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Summary

The incumbent serves as a Front Line Manager for a team of Legal Instrument Examiners.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/27/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Oklahoma City, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,547 - $140,335 per year

Salary includes locality of 17.06%

Pay scale & grade

FV I

Promotion potential na

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Appointment type Temporary - 2 years; may be made permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0963 Legal Instruments Examining

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Other

Announcement number AAC-FS-26-AFB710-99647 Control number 877099300

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Open to current permanent FAA employees within AFB-710

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Manages and directs the functions of the Aircraft Registration Branch, AFB-710, in the accomplishment of its assigned responsibilities in support of the mission of the Civil Aviation Registry. Plans, establishes priorities, manages resources, assigns tasks and responsibilities; coaches and develops employee capabilities, approves leave; and takes corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Interviews candidates, makes selections, and monitors/evaluates performance of section employees.

The incumbent will have contact with Congressional staff officials, various government agencies, FAA Security, the general public, attorneys, Federal offenders, and former offenders. Further contacts are made on a recurring basis with U.S. Attorney personnel, Aeronautical Center legal counsel, company officials, industry representatives, State department personnel, foreign authorities, officers of both State and Federal courts, and Federal and State law enforcement personnel. The purpose of such contacts is to plan, discuss program status, and/or interpret policies/procedures.

The sections responsibilities include the technical and regulatory aspects of the agencys nation-wide program for adjudicating aircraft registration applications and legal instruments affecting title to interest in property establishing ownership of aircraft and security conveyances affecting title to or interest in aircraft, engines, propellers, and spare parts locations. This program is interpretive and analytical involving decisions on applications submitted for the issuance of a certificate of aircraft registration or the legality of conveyances submitted granting an interest in aircraft, engines, propellers or spare parts locations. This position interfaces with officials from many levels of government, both domestic and foreign. The services provided affect a number of agency programs, including, but not limited to, the drug enforcement program and the Flight Standards field enforcement programs. This position supports several complex technical and administrative functions.

The incumbent applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of human resources and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the Civil Aviation Registry.

Contacts are primarily with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers within the Examination Sections, the Aircraft Registration Branch and the Civil Aviation Registry to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. The incumbent has frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to explain policies, procedures or for other project/ program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for the Examination Sections within guidelines.

Work is typically governed by established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available for applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in developing new policies and procedures.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents and Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (GS/FG-13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the, FV-H (GS/FG-12/13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience includes: Experience adjudicating aircraft registration applications and legal instruments affecting title to interest in aircraft, engines, propellers, and spare parts locations; experience in analyzing applications; experience in providing guidance, planning, decision making, and interpreting policies/procedures.

Education

Information Regarding KSAs:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

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

  • Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
  • Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  • 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 job.
  • This position may be filled within different sections of AFB-710.
  • Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
  • This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
  • Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com
  • To check receipt of submitted documents, please email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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Required Documents

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Supporting documents must be uploaded to your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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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.

Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz

Phone 1 (405) 954-7981 Email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

Next steps

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.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Supporting documents must be uploaded to your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

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.

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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz

Phone 1 (405) 954-7981 Email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

Next steps

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.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz

Phone 1 (405) 954-7981 Email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

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Summary

The incumbent serves as a Front Line Manager for a team of Legal Instrument Examiners.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/27/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Oklahoma City, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,547 - $140,335 per year

Salary includes locality of 17.06%

Pay scale & grade

FV I

Promotion potential na

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Appointment type Temporary - 2 years; may be made permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0963 Legal Instruments Examining

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Other

Announcement number AAC-FS-26-AFB710-99647 Control number 877099300

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