Engineering Technician (Coordinator)
About This Position
The incumbent serves as the Engineering Technician (Coordinator) for the NAVAIDS Engineering Group.
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. Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
Major Duties
Coordinates project activities related to installation/construction. Provide project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Center's Work Plan. Plan, schedule, identify, required resources and coordinate execution of the installation/construction activities.
Coordinate installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders. Ensure installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in Primavera. Ensure field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely.
Recommend training plans for Center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintain locator sheet of Center field personnel. Provide training, mentoring and guidance and advice to Center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues.
Provide positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions and tracking JAI exceptions clearance. Act as Center focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensure that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly competed when required.
Monitor Center's common stock material levels and reorder as required. Ensure required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Maintain current FRD data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems.
Prepare “end of project critiques” to analyze actual performance vs projected performance, (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.).
Conditions of Employment
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
Not applicable.
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 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: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. 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. 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. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
How to Apply
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
Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT: If your selection for this position would be considered a PROMOTION, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is REQUIRED by the closing date of this announcement.
The endorsement must include the vacancy announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement, please contact your manager.
NOTE: A supervisory endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g., SF-50 or Supervisory Endorsement, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
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/.