Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) with two vacancies in Lakeland FL.

This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26--ST which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Duties

As an Engineering Technician (Aerospace) you will perform the following duties:

• Maintain the material condition of the Lockheed WP-3D Gulfstream G-IV (SP) and the Gulfstream G550 aircraft and certify airworthiness of all equipment encompassed by maintenance disciplines. Ensure aircraft conform to applicable airworthiness directives (AD) manufacturer service bulletins (SB) and technical data and policy. Ensure all necessary paper documents forms and logs are correctly completed and submitted to maintenance control. Complete electronic logbook entries prior to and after any maintenance is performed.
• Perform and verify pre-flight post flight periodic acceptance inspection special inspection component replacement and operational checks on aircraft for accuracy and completion of work. Responsible for accomplishment and documentation of all unscheduled and scheduled actions on the aircraft.
• Provide technical leadership from a maintenance standpoint on aircraft involving troubleshooting of all aircraft power plant accessory and installed equipment to ensure that all components are functioning properly.
• Research and provide evidence to support modifying standard aircraft operating procedures for unique conditions and procedures encountered in the operation of highly modified aircraft during the preparation of research missions. Provide technical advice regarding the effects of modifications on aircraft maintenance plans. Prepare and conduct training on aircraft power plant accessories and installed equipment for aircrew maintainers and researchers.

NOTE : These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-12; the GS-11 is developmental leading to such performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Engineering Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance inspections repairs modifications and adjustments:

• In hard-to-reach places.
• Requires one to climb up work stands stand stoop lift stretch bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Singularly lift parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty pounds.
• Push and pull heavy items such as but not limited to toolboxes aircraft jacks work stands external power carts oxygen and nitrogen carts etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The Engineering Technicians administrative duties are performed in an office setting. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions e.g. working at great heights under extreme outdoor weather conditions subject to possible physical attack or mob conditions or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled. Most aircraft maintenance is performed in non-environmentally controlled hangars or is performed outdoors especially when deployed from home station in all types of weather conditions and is subject to exposure to many hazards:

• Tropical heat.
• Sub-zero arctic cold.
• Frequent exposure to aircraft fluids such as fuel engine oil or hydraulic fluid which may irritate the skin or eyes.
• Frequent exposure to cleaning solutions solvents and spray paint which may irritate the skin eyes and lungs.
• Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts burns shocks strains and broken bones.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels.
• Fieldwork may be performed anywhere in the world under less than adequate living and working conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) rating.
• Travel for indefinite periods as required by the needs of the Aircraft Maintenance Branch and/or Aircraft Operations Center.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks i.e. site visits field research etc.
• Physical requirements to participate in prolong climbing bending stooping bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must maintain a 3rd class FAA Physical.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ()
• Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations:

• One year probationary period may be required.*
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
• Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
• This position is in the bargaining unit and is covered by NWSEO Branch 9-10.
• This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicants successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

*Note: A one year probationary period will be required unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• Needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Managements website located at: There is no positive education requirement for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g. professional; philanthropic religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

To qualify at the GS-11 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Participating in inspecting troubleshooting repairing or performing preventive maintenance on aircraft;
• Assisting in monitoring completion and quality control of maintenance performed on aircraft; and
• Assisting in determining suitability and certifying the airworthiness of aircraft.

To qualify at the GS-12 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Providing technical guidance or direction to an aircraft maintenance staff and ensuring compliance with operational requirements and procedures;
• Scheduling and verifying aircraft inspections and follow-up maintenance or repairs; and
• Developing or modifying aircraft maintenance operating procedures and practices.

Education

Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.

Additional information

ICTAP and CTAP Candidates: Eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. Copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
2. Copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation noting your positions grade level and duty location and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL etc;
3. Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. Copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement or similar notice).
2. Copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action noting current position grade level and duty location;
3. Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOAA participates in e-Verify an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

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.

Required Experience:

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