Engineering Technician (Field)

About the role

Engineering Technician (Field) for Term/Surv/WX Installation Center B - FTW.

What you will do

• Coordinates outages with the System Support Center (SSC) and Air Traffic (AT) as required for the project.
• Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge in interpreting drawings, review installation designs and specifications.
• Verifies project material, manage project logistics, purchase materials, determines and implements construction methods used in the installation/construction/integration of equipment and systems.
• Coordinates activities with stakeholders, provides project status updates, attends project meetings, executes site surveys, participates in Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI¿s), and Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI¿s).
• May serve as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) overseeing work activities to ensure contract requirements are met.
• May be required to coordinate between the Project Engineer and the Contracting Officer (CO) 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.
• Exercises 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.
• Work s 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.
• May be called upon to provide guidance and training to other employees.
• Work is reviewed in terms of appropriateness of actions taken, thoroughness, and the achievement of overall objectives.
• Work may have direct impact on air traffic control operations.
• Contacts are internal and external to the organization, such as but not limited to, State and Federal Agencies, DOD, airport management, contractors, and utility companies.
• Performs other project related tasked as required/needed.
• Uses hand and power tools for the installation of electronic equipment.
• May be required to climb antenna towers, poles or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground.
• May be working with electrical power systems such as power panels; disconnect switches to plumbing; concrete work; and other construction related duties.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Not applicable.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2).
• Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
• SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT: If your selection for this position would be considered a PROMOTION, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is REQUIRED by the closing date of this announcement.
• The endorsement must include the vacancy announcement number.
• To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement, please contact your manager.
• NOTE: A supervisory endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
• Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.
• Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
• If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g., SF-50 or Supervisory Endorsement, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

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.

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. *** 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. Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5).

This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation. Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Incomplete Applications: 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 is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (***).

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