Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Serves as Engineering Technician within the ATO, Technical Operations, Operations Support, National Airways System Engineering Group, En Route Surveillance Team, Test & Engineering Support Subteam.

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Serves as a technical expert to develop new or innovative concepts and approaches to systems, programs, and policies or serves as a team leader for large, challenging work activities. He/she has experience and expert knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and (2) the construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Possesses knowledge of operations and maintenance support at the national level of the systems engineering function for NAS surface radar systems (includes En Route Long Range Radar Systems and Fixed Position Surveillance Systems) and is looked to for guidance on, and resolution of, complex problems related to the introduction of new systems into the NAS and problems associated with continued operation of commissioned facilities.

Applies expert practical knowledge of engineering concepts and extensive technical system knowledge in the documentation process of NAS facilities/equipment. On a national level, prepares complete and final manuscripts of, OR reviews and provides comments to, technical directives, equipment modification instructions, and other maintenance procedures for use of field specialists. Provides engineering expertise in support of the systems engineering function for Air Route Surveillance Radar systems, including ARSR-4 and CARSR and their sub-systems. Reviews and updates requirements and other documentation for procurement efforts; participating in source selections; actively participate in design reviews. Provides guidance and resolution of complex problems related to the introduction of new systems into the NAS and problems associated with continued operation of commissioned facilities.

Reviews and assesses overall progress in the development effort and resolves technical difficulties that can be overcome by changes in characteristics, approach, criteria, and/or requirements and adjusts project work accordingly. He/she is considered as an technical expert for assigned systems and consulted by engineers and managers outside the immediate organization to provide guidance and instructions on complex issues that crosses organizational lines. Engages primarily in determining which approach to take for the major development activities affected by advanced in scientific and engineering technology.

Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and integrating the work of multiple projects to accomplish organizational/strategic objectives related to assigned NAS systems, while maintaining cost, schedule, quality, and performance. He/she analyzes, evaluates, and plans course of action to resolve complex design/operational problems impacting system performance of NAS facilities/systems. Evaluates technological trends/establishes approaches for achieving advancements in operational and maintenance requirements. He/she validates and allocates requirements; oversees testing and implementation; and ensures documentation is updated accordingly for surveillance systems. Prioritizes and outlines work and provides guidance to solve technical problems. He/she reviews work of others for technical accuracy and adequacy.

Explores and evaluates advanced proposals and work with management to resolve unusually critical and severe problems. Evaluates technological trends and establishes the more promising approaches for achieving highly significant advancements in operational and maintenance requirements. Analyzes, evaluates, and plans course of action to resolve complex problems of national scope for assigned NAS systems.

Contacts are both within and outside Agency and the federal government, in addition to contacts with fellow employees, varying managerial levels within the chain of command, and varying levels within program area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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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).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
One-year probationary period may be required.
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Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-J (GS/FG 14/15) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (GS/FG 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 providing operational and maintenance support of systems engineering functions for Air Route Surveillance Radar systems.

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

KSA INFORMATION:

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 KSAs and Other Factors 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

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES:

1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT Tia Bagby at Tia.M.Bagby@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.

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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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Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration. Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHFS210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

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 #: 841471700

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

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

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$94,544 - $146,571

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

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