Engineering Technician

Job Description:

The position is an Engineering Technician for assigned F&E installation and/or construction center within Engineering Services - Central Service Area (CSA).

Duties

As a journeyman level Engineering Technician for Engineering Services, incumbent plans, coordinates, and performs highly specialized technical work associated with the following coordinating outages with the SSC (System Support Center) and AT (Air Traffic) as required for the project.

Is considered a technical expert within the organization for the installation of equipment and systems into the NAS. Work directly supports the objectives of the organization and the safe and continual operation of the NAS. Contacts are both internal and external.

Coordinates activities with stakeholders, provides project status updates, attends project meetings, executes site surveys, participates in Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAIs) and Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAIs). May serves as COTR (Contracting Officer Technical Representative), overseeing work activities to ensure contract requirements are met. May be required to coordinate between the Project
Engineer and the CO (Contracting Officer) or other stakeholders.

Incumbent maintains technical competency on legacy systems as well as installs and integrates new systems. Uses appropriate technical documentation such as FAA Orders for guidance. Exercise practical judgment and discretion in accomplishing work assignments in a safe manner. Possesses broad knowledge of FAA policies and procedures pertaining to the work environment such as (OSHA) Occupational Safety Health Administration.

Works with a high degree of independence, keeping the manager advised of significant problem areas. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system in order to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated issues.

Provides guidance to other technicians and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Independently resolves all but unique technical problems. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications. Monitors the quality of installations of NAS equipment and systems. Identifies and reports significant deviations from standards established by the CSA Engineering Services.

Determines the need for and recommends corrective action to remedy quality assurance problem areas. Ensures field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely. Ensures facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed and posted.

Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments.

Prepares "end of project critiques" to analyze actual performance vs projected performance (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc).

Extensive travel - Approximately 90 of the work is performed in a travel status at remote locations.

Job Requirements:

Requirements 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).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Supervisory Endorsement must be submitted by closing date of announcement.
Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature.
Duties may include climbing, lifting up to 30 pounds, walking up several flights of stairs, working on elevated surfaces, and/or working in outdoor environments.
Extensive travel - Approximately 90% of the work is performed in a travel status at remote locations.

Qualifications

There is no time frame requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position.

Specialized Experience includes:

Providing technical advice or direction to field personnel.
Scheduling project construction phases based on priorities and available field resources.

Generally, experience at the next lower level FV-H/Level III, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had this type of experience at a later stage in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at:

https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf

Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory.

Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV.

A Supervisory Statement endorsing the applicant for this position is required. The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates. Supervisory Endorsement must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.

Education

Education is not used to substitute experience for this position.

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.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line. Hard copy applications cannot be accepted. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV. A Supervisory Statement endorsing the applicant for this position is required. The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates. Supervisory Endorsement must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement will result in loss of consideration.

If you have a problem uploading a document to your application, please send an email to Kelsey.R.Schmidt@faa.gov BEFORE the closing date of this announcement for assistance.

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.

Job Ident #: 826790100

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$98,205 - $152,204

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs