Safety Performance Expert - Hoofdinhoud

VACANCY NOTICE REF.: EASA/AD/2011/066

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2012 at 23:55 hrs. CET

Date of publication: 25/11/2011

(Cologne time)

Type of contract: Temporary Agent

Place of employment: Cologne, Germany

Function group and grade: AD 8

Duration of contract: 5 years, with possibility of

Monthly basic salary: 6.299,95 EUR at step 1 plus, specific

extension

allowances where applicable.*

Organisational unit: Safety Analysis Section, Safety Analysis and Research Department, Executive Directorate

Possible reserve list valid until: 31/12/2013 (the validity of the

Reporting to: Safety Analysis Manager

reserve list may be extended)

ORGANISATIONAL

LOCATION

In the Executive Directorate a dedicated team assists the Executive Director in general management and functioning of the

Agency, in external relations, communications and liaisons notably with the European Union Institutions and the Member States, in aviation safety analysis, in risks assessment, in internal audit and quality management, and in Human Resources.

The Safety Analysis and Research Department within the Executive Directorate conducts studies and provides reports

concerning the safety of European and world-wide aviation. It provides coordination for internal and external safety

improvement initiatives and acts as the focal point for coordination of aviation accident investigation safety recommendations.

The Safety Analysis section collects, categorises and stores data on the aviation system, accidents, incidents and

occurrences which forms the base for its studies on the safety of European and world-wide aviation. Studies are performed on

request from within the Agency, our partners or on our own initiative. To be able to perform this task, several supporting

activities are part of the section's daily work: data integration, data verification, database maintenance, occurrence coding

taxonomy development and standardisation of occurrence coding (training).

The Safety Analysis Section publishes both external reports, such as the Annual Safety Review, and internal studies. The Safety Analysis Section contributes to the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp). The Section is a centre of excellence for the

measurement of aviation safety performance.

JOB CONTENT

The Safety Performance Expert will report to the Safety Analysis Section Manager in the Safety Analysis and Research

Department within the Executive Directorate and will lead in the safety performance tasks to provide the Agency with the information necessary to meet its safety mission.

He/she will in particular be responsible for:

Providing support to Commission, Member States and Stakeholders in enhancing the regulatory framework in the field of

safety performance, with particular reference to the need for a total system approach;

Leading and coordinating the development and implementation of performance measures to provide information on the

level of aviation safety in different sectors;

Leading, planning and briefing on technical activities in the area of safety performance, including proposing indicators,

preparing the scope, selecting working group participants, and managing the preparation of reports and documents;

Developing assessment tools and methods for use by National Aviation Authorities (NAA) and by staff in the Agency to enhance safety information;

Measuring the implementation and performance of safety systems by developing and monitoring Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) and periodically reporting on objectives, targets and forecasts;

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Directing and coordinating tasks related to the development and implementation of strategic planning and monitoring;

Implementing methods to accurately measure performance and to communicate that information so as to permit policy

makers to gauge safety trends with confidence;

Working with innovators and researchers to constantly improve the state of the art in the field of performance measurements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. ELIGIBILITY

• 1. 

  At least a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the

normal period of university education is four years or more and, after having obtained the university degree, at least

9 years of professional experience;

OR

At least a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the

normal period of university education is three years and, after having obtained the university degree, at least 10

years of professional experience;

OR

Where justified in the interests of the service, professional training of an equivalent level, in a relevant technical

domain and, after having completed the professional training, at least the professional experience indicated in the

table below:

Duration of the professional training in

Professional experience in years

years

Less than 1 year

16 years

At least 1 year but less than 2

15 years

At least 2 years but less than 3

14 years

3 years or more

13 years

• 2. 

  Thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Communities and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Communities to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties;*1
• 3. 

  Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland;
• 4. 

  Be entitled to his or her full rights as a citizen;*2
• 5. 

  Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service;
• 6. 

  Meet the character requirements for the duties involved and
• 7. 

  Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.*3

B. SPECIFIC COMPETENCES AND SKILLS

• a) 

  Essential

University degree in the fields of Informatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or other relevant subject;

Proven relevant professional experience of at least 7 years in the field of safety management in part or in whole,

especially performance measurement;

Proven experience in the use of analysis methods and tools in the aviation safety field;

Experience in performing safety studies that reach justified conclusions and recommendations;

Professional knowledge of international aviation safety related standards, regulations and rules, European safety

policy, concepts and plans;

Ability to work independently and cope concurrently with a large number of tasks whilst working under time pressure;

Ability to investigate and reach justified conclusions to an accomplished level;

Initiative, sound judgement, enthusiasm and a willingness to travel;

Good oral and written presentation skills;

Good command of both written and spoken English.

• b) 

  Advantageous

*1

In addition, in order to be eligible to their first promotion, staff members have to have a working knowledge of a third EU language,

as described in the applicable Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules. *2

Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal

record. *3

Before being engaged, a member of the temporary staff shall be medically examined by one of the institution's medical officers in

order that the institution may be satisfied that he fulfils the requirements of Article 12 (2)(d).

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Experience and familiarity with aircraft design and production, flight operations, aerodrome operations, ATM or

operational Safety Investigation;

Proven professional experience in integrated performance management, definition of KPIs (Key Performances

Indicators) and balanced scorecards;

Knowledge of regulations and guidance material pertaining to quality systems and safety management;

Evidence of understanding of the interactions between different objectives and how they can influence safety

outcomes;

Capacity to summarise complex situations and convey key messages to senior management;

Familiarity with databases like ECCAIRS, Geographical information systems (GIS) and the use of advanced statistical

software tools/packages;

Experience of working with the Agency´s key external stakeholders;

Practical experience working in collaboration with a diverse range of professionals in an international setting;

Experience in working in a multicultural environment;

Experience in working with/in European institutions.

For applications to be valid, the candidates must submit their application through the eRecruitment*4

tool including:

the completed electronic EASA application form;

a motivation letter of no more than one page, explaining why the candidate is interested in the post and what her/his added value would be to the Agency if selected.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THE AGENCY'S RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE, PLEASE CONSULT "RECRUITMENT

PROCEDURE" UNDER THE SHORTCUTS.

*SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF

EMPLOYMENT

Depending on the individual family situation and the place of

• 1. 

  Salaries are exempted from national tax, instead a

origin, staff members may be in addition entitled to:

Community tax at source is paid;

• 2. 

  Annual leave entitlement of two days per calendar
• 6. 

  Expatriation or foreign residence allowance;

month plus additional days for grade, distance

• 7. 

  Household allowance;

from the place of origin and in addition on average

16 EASA holidays per year;

• 8. 

  Dependant child allowance;
• 3. 

  General and applicable technical training plus
• 9. 

  Education allowance;

professional development opportunities;

• 10. 

  Installation allowance and reimbursement of removal costs;
• 4. 

  EU Pension Scheme (after 10 years of service);
• 11. 

  Initial temporary daily subsistence allowance;
• 5. 

  EU Joint Sickness and Insurance Scheme, accident
• 12. 

  Other benefits.

and occupational disease insurance coverage,

unemployment and invalidity allowance and travel

For further information on the respective conditions, please

insurance;

consult the "Working for Us" section of the EASA web site:

http://www.easa.europa.eu/recruitment/working-for-us.php

COMMITMENT

Declaration of commitment to serve public interest independently: The jobholder will be required to make a declaration of

Commitment to promote equal opportunities: The Agency is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from all candidates who fulfil the eligibility

commitment to act independently in the public interest

and selection criteria without any distinction whatsoever on grounds

and to make a declaration in relation to the interests

of nationality, age, race, political, philosophical or religious

that might be considered prejudicial to his/her

conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of

independence.

disabilities, marital status or other family situation.

*4

https://erecruitment.easa.europa.eu/default.aspx

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