About This Position
Incumbent performs multiple, varying and complex assignments and plans implementation of projects/programs under limited direction of a manager, a project/program manager or more experienced engineer. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of engineering principles, theories and concepts applicable to his/her discipline to accomplish assignments, develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies.
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position, you must have a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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A combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.
For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.
The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 FV-F, FG/GS-9.
Specialized experience includes: Demonstrated general knowledge of the application (a) the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, (b) electronic phenomena, and (c) the principles. techniques, and practices of electronics. engineering. To qualify for this position at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G or FG/GS-5/7/9 level. Specialized experience includes: Applied knowledge of, and experience with (a) the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, (b) electronic phenomena, and (c) the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering.
To qualify for this position at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H or FG/GS-11/12 level. Specialized experience includes: Advanced knowledge of, and experience with (a) the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, (b) electronic phenomena, and (c) the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering. For additional information on qualification requirements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
G Band: Requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering. Electrical engineering covers complex navigational systems (RADAR, Instrument Landing, Localizer, Glide slope, Weather and Communication). Review National Change Proposals and provides input.
Receives training in the various phases of engineering work as classroom instruction and/or on-the-job training assignments. Conducts routine project activities and technical surveys or inspections and prepares reports. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and activities of the organizational unit.
Tasks assigned include Identifying and resolving National Airspace System operational problems within their specialized area. The engineer analyzes impacts of Obstruction Evaluation/ Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) and Non-Rulemaking Activity (NRA) on NAS operations in accordance with established orders, standards, codes and drawings or other specifications. Makes few independent technical decisions and these are of a routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance.
H band: Applies experience and detailed knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to plan and accomplish assignments. Typically requires skill in the use of relevant computer applications. Assists senior engineers in project accomplishment and performing technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data, and adherence to prescribed testing, analysis, design, and/or computation methods.
Designs work of limited scope; inspections; site survey team member; collecting and analyzing data; implementation; performing trend analyses; engineering testing; and recommending improvements to the design and/or operation of systems, equipment, or processes. Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and LOB, with some contact with contractors, and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and to discuss the status of assignments.
I band: Applies experience and advanced knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Requires an advanced of e1ectronrcs engineering and specific knowledge of one or more complex NAS systems (RADAR, Instrument Landing. Localizer, Glide Slope, Weather and Communications).
Identifies and resolves National Airspace System (NAS) operational problems within their specialized area. The engineer analyzes impacts of Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) and Non-Rulemaking Activity (NRA) on NAS operations. Communicates Internal and external concerns and recommends alternatives.
Reviews National Change Proposal and provides input. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work-activities within established schedules.
The journeyman engineer researches and provides technical analysis of electronics problems that affects the NAS. The engineer provides solutions to systemic challenges in their discipline that cause a negative impact on NAS equipment. Reviews engineering plans and specifications for NAS modernization projects and provides comments to address maintainability issues.
Conditions of Employment
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.
A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. For additional information on foreign education visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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.
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Selections from this announcement will be placed in AJW-C24A or AJW-C24B. This bid may also be used to fill other vacancies in the geographical area. SALARY INFORMATION: Salary Range without Locality Pay FV-I Minimum $53,529 - Maximum $119,883 Salary range with Locality Payment: Des Plaines, IL: G band: $63,168 - $97,920 H band: $75,890 - $117,636 I band: $91,282 - $141,474 Dallas//Ft.
Worth, TX: G band: $68,120 - $105,595 H band: $81,838 - $126,857 I band: $98,437 - $152,563 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 requirements. For Low Risk (1), 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. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/ 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. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each 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.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
How to Apply
Faxed, mailed and e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration.
Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Required Documents
Only supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS profile on or before the closing date of this announcement. Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: 1. May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature.
- Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).
- Does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. 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 https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. Forms: SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference