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

The incumbent serves as a principal technical specialist, team leader or instructor. Performs work of broad scope and complexity. Provides the highest organizational level technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex system for the which the FAA is responsible. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of assigned disciplines and specialties, an understanding of new technologies and methods, and FAA policies and programs.

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.

Often represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Coordinates with other organizations and agencies concerned with FAA activities. Often oversees the activities and/or inspects the work of contractors.

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.

Recommends training plans for center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Provides training, mentoring, and guidance and advice to field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities to improve quality and minimizing JAI exceptions.

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

• 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.
• Supervisor's Endorsement must be submitted by closing date of announcement.
• Equal or Lower Pay Band/Level Applications will be accepted.
• This position requires up to 90% travel.
• 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.
• One selection for each duty location will be made from this vacancy announcement.