Engineering Technician

Summary Serves as a Field Maintenance Program (FMP) Engineering Technician assigned to facility improvement projects throughout the Central Service Area. Responsibilities Technician contributes to the organization as a construction team member for projects that may have direct 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 and composite roofing, concrete, plumbing, welding, dry wall, chain and link iron fencing, painting, masonry, gasoline and diesel mechanic, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance, operations of heavy machinery, and commercial vehicles. Technician is responsible for developing cost estimates for various projects, gathering technical data, evaluating/formulating safety procedures, determining man power, and material and fiscal requirements for assigned projects. The technician uses technical manuals, manufacturers instructions, FAA procedures and other available publications as guidance for completing assignments. possesses a working knowledge of the laws and policies and procedures pertaining to the construction work environment I.e. OSHA, facility, system and equipment security, environmental compliance assessment protocol (ECAP), and national electrical code (NEC). Technician applies electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering technical skills in diagnosing, adjusting, modifying, testing, overhauling, demolishing, installing, repairing and servicing plant and structure systems, equipment and component parts. Technician shall be called upon to provide training to developmental technicians. Technician applies experience and detailed technical construction knowledge in order to plan and complete assignments in support National airspace systems (NAS). Technician shall have the ability to converse with a variety of contacts to successfully complete an assigned project. contacts include but are not limited to direct personnel, managers, airport authorities, material and equipment suppliers, as well as other FMP technicians from other areas of the US. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F, FG/GS-9 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Heavy equipment operator, heavy equipment mechanic, engine generator technician, surveyor, electrician, welder, plumber, pipefitter. Experience in trade or craft (such as carpentry, concrete, roofing, masonry, gas and diesel mechanic) may be credited as specialized experience if the work provided intensive knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. 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 KSA, 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. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Working Conditions of Employment. You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature. You may also be required to lift and/or carry objects up to 80 pounds, as well as climb ladders, walking up several flights of stairs, working on elevated surfaces and/or work in unusual or uncomfortable body positions or environmental conditions. Some positions involve work that must be performed outdoors during various weather conditions. There is a potential for shift work, i.e., nights, weekends and rotating shifts. You may be required to travel up to 90% of the time. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA