Federal

Supervisory Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration ยท Department of Transportation
๐Ÿ“ Salt Lake City, Utah FV-J $111,779 - $173,292/yr
Posted: Jan 31, 2026 Deadline: Feb 16, 2026 (Closes tomorrow days left)

About This Position

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The incumbent serves as senior manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineering technicians and support personnel.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to Pay Band FV-I/FG-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Technical or professional experience in installation and construction on projects related to all of the following: Engine generator installation, electrical refurbishment, grounding and bonding, foundation and building designs, all aspects of carpentry, plumbing, and concrete work, roofing installation and repairs, as well as the removal and installation of equipment shelters. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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.

Major Duties

The Supervisory Engineering Technician coordinates project activities related to installation and construction. Provides project installation and construction expertise in the preparation of the FMP's (Field Maintenance Program's) Work Plan. Plans, schedules, and identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction documents for constructability concerns. Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation reports are accurate, contain appropriate levels of detail, and are timely. Provides FAA travel policy guidance to FMP personnel, and reviews travel vouchers for accuracy, proper documentation and accounting classification. Recommends training plans for FMP personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI (Joint acceptance Inspection) exceptions and JAI tracking exceptions clearance. Responsibilities include supervising, leading and managing FMP personnel and serves as the focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Monitors FMP's common stock material levels and re-orders as required. Ensures required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Manages distributed staff at multiple locations. Ensures FMP personnel training and certifications are current for the projects and tasks assigned. Ensures the efficient ownership, maintenance, and use of all FMP equipment tools. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organization unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational, units/projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget: planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program. To include planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities. As well as approving leave and taking recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Individual and organization performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organization performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

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 As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the 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 WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. FAAs CORE COMPENSATION PLAN: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay Setting and Managing Positions | My FAA This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How to Apply

Faxed, mailed or 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. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. 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. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications. Amendment Date: 02/09/2026 Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.

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. An SF-50 is required. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 206-231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth. No references will be made from your Official Personnel File. All information must be current and up to date. 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/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Supervisory Engineering Technician position at Federal Aviation Administration?
The salary range for this position is $111,779 - $173,292/yr. This is a FV-J position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Supervisory Engineering Technician job located?
This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to Pay Band FV-I/FG-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized expe...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 16, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does FV-J mean?
FV-J refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.