Public Notice for Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)

About the role

Direct hiring authority for the 0802 series is being used to fill this position. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

What you will do

• Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments.
• Receives academic and on-the-job instruction in the fundamentals of the appropriate discipline.
• Acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments.
• Receives instruction in engineering, mechanical, electrical, or electronics fundamentals, Federal Aviation Regulations, and shop practices.
• Assists other employees during early developmental stages.
• As employee progresses in training and gains experience, he/she independently completes assignments of limited difficulty.
• Contributes to the organization as a team member for projects that may have direct and/or indirect impact on air traffic control operations.
• Work is completed using various general and specialized trade skills, including but not limited to: electrical, carpentry, metal & composite roofing, concrete, plumbing, welding, dry wall, chain-link & iron fencing, painting, masonry, Gasoline & Diesel mechanic, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance, operations of heavy machinery and commercial vehicles.
• Expected to help senior technicians, develop cost estimates for various projects, gather technical data, evaluate/formulate safety procedures, and determine manpower requirements for assigned projects.
• FV-G DUTIES: Performs a variety of assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, or trouble-shooting electronic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems and components.
• Provides support of the systems engineering function to provide electrical power of quality, reliability, and availability that fully supports the operations requirements of the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Looked to for guidance on, and resolution of, complex problems associated with the continued operation of commissioned facilities and resolution of problems related to the introduction of new systems into the NAS.
• Follows machine tool electrical principles and interprets blueprints, schematics, flow charts, and mechanical drawings.
• Works with engineers in the design, development, modification, operation and evaluation of existing or proposed equipment or systems.
• Provides technical direction and serves as a project engineering technician on matters relating to in-service improvements; analysis, design, and implementation of system-wide hardware/firmware modifications; service life extension; failure analysis/support in response to NAS related problems beyond the assigned repair capability of the field; NAS configuration management; quality assurance; development and issuance of associated national technical directives and maintenance guidance; development and evaluation of operational readiness and/or supportability of new NAS systems for deployment; and technical support to new system acquisition efforts.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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

• Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application.
• These documents must be uploaded on or before the closing date of this announcement.
• All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
• To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts at time of application.
• Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

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. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. IMPORTANT NOTES: Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: *** here/benefits This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement. Position(s) may be filled at any pay band level.

Duty location may be negotiable upon request. This position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing if applicable. Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled.

This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA