Engineering Technician

Summary

The incumbent serves as the Engineering Technician (Coordinator) for the Term/Surv/WX Construction Center CHI.

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Duties

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Coordinates project activities related to installation/construction. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Centers work plan. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities.

Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in Primavera. Ensures field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely.

Recommends training plans for Center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintains locater sheet of Center field personnel. Provides training, mentoring and guidance and advice to Center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues.

Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions and tracking JAI exceptions clearance. Acts as Center focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required.

Monitors Center's common stock material levels and reorder as required. Ensures required parts and materials are ordered/shipped on schedule.

Maintains current FRD data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems. Prepares "end of project critiques" to analyze actual performance vs projected performance. (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.)

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.
• Supervisory Endorsement must be submitted by closing date of announcement.
• 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.

Qualifications

There is no time frame requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of providing technical advice or direction to field personnel; scheduling project construction phases based on priorities and available field resources; ability to communicate and coordinate Operational Risk Management throughout the entire construction phase of a project.

Generally, experience at the next lower level FV-H/Level III, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had this type of experience at a later stage in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at:

Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory.

Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV.

A Supervisory Statement endorsing the applicant for this position is required. The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates. Supervisory Endorsement must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.

Education

Education is not used to substitute experience for this position.

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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.

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.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted IAW applicable Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and/or Agency Policy.

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.

Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by the FAA-PASS Bargaining Unit Agreement. (

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.

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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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