Electronics Technician Coordinator

Federal Aviation Administration•Anchorage, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent serves as the Electronics Technician Coordinator for ATCF project activities related to onsite installation and construction. The position is the principal technical expert for project installation and construction, contributing expertise to preparation of the Project Work Plan. The work supports organizational objectives and the safe, continual operation of the National Airspace System, FAA aircraft, and FAA academic programs. The coordinator plans, schedules, identifies resources for, and coordinates installation and construction activities across multiple installation centers. The role reviews design documents for constructability, coordinates field changes and schedule changes with affected stakeholders and Engineering, and ensures field reports are accurate, sufficiently detailed, and timely. The position provides technical guidance and training to field personnel, supports quality assurance, serves as the onsite focal point for OSHA construction safety, and ensures required work permits and risk assessments are completed. It also ensures parts and materials are ordered and shipped on schedule, may involve hands-on installation, and requires travel throughout the Western Service Area to support projects and provide quality control. The coordinator prepares end-of-project critiques comparing actual and projected performance, including schedule, budget, quality, and manpower. The position represents the organization as a technical point of contact, coordinates with internal and external organizations and agencies, and may oversee contractors. Assignments are received as general program priorities and objectives; the incumbent identifies and organizes resources, guides technicians and trainees, independently resolves most technical problems, and interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, and FAA policies and procedures. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with policy and sound technical and programmatic judgment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
A valid driver's license is required.
Applicants must provide a resume demonstrating specialized experience in their work history.
Specialized experience must include extensive knowledge of technology system interrelationships and experience managing civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems.
Generally, experience at the next lower level (pay band H/career level III or equivalent) meets the minimum qualification requirements.
Experience at the next lower level must include experience with replacement, calibration, quality assurance, and disposition of electronic test equipment.
Experience at the next lower level must include experience coordinating replacement of test equipment.
Applicants must provide a narrative statement for each Demonstrated Ability, describing relevant education, training, and experience.
Supervisor's endorsement is required for competitive promotion applicants; it is not required for ingrade/reassignment or downgrade applicants.
A Moderate Risk Clearance (Position Sensitivity 5) certification or recertification is required, including successful completion of a background investigation.
Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
A resume must include detailed information supporting qualifications and responses to the job questionnaire.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, identify resources for, and coordinate installation and construction activities across multiple installation centers.
Provide technical expertise for installation and construction activities and contribute to preparation of the Project Work Plan.
Review design and installation/construction documents for constructability concerns.
Coordinate field changes with affected parties and stakeholders.
Ensure project schedule changes related to field installation and construction are reflected and coordinated with Engineering.
Ensure installation and construction field reports are accurate, appropriately detailed, and timely.
Train, mentor, guide, and advise field personnel on technical issues.
Provide quality assurance controls during installation and construction, including minimizing JAI exceptions.
Serve as the onsite focal point for OSHA construction safety.
Ensure facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required.
Ensure required parts and materials are ordered and shipped on schedule.
Travel throughout the Western Service Area to support projects and provide quality control.
Perform hands-on installation when required.
Prepare end-of-project critiques comparing actual and projected schedule, budget, quality, and manpower performance.
Represent the organization as a technical point of contact and coordinate plans, information, and problem resolution with internal and external parties.
Coordinate with organizations and agencies concerned with FAA activities and may oversee contractors.
Identify, organize, and assign resources to complete large work activities within established schedules.
Provide guidance to technicians and trainees on difficult technical or operational issues.
Independently resolve technical problems except for unique issues.
Interpret and adapt technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, and FAA policies and procedures.