Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration•Jacksonville, FL

26d

About The Position

Serves as a Field Project Coordinator at a Field Maintenance Program (FMP) Center. The position provides agency-wide leadership for highly complex technical activities involving analysis, design, modification, development, installation, repair, fabrication, maintenance, or evaluation of systems for which the FAA is responsible. The role applies expert technical knowledge to develop concepts, systems, and innovative approaches and to identify and resolve complex issues that may cross organizational boundaries. The position coordinates construction and installation projects, managing their schedules, budgets, and logistics to support completion within established limits. It serves as the technical focal point for contracting officers, project engineers, and FMP Focals, coordinating project activities, contractual matters, funding requests, and work with other organizations and agencies. It also provides technical direction to field personnel, oversees FMP Focals and the workforce, and addresses design problems, delays, and construction or installation concerns. The role plans and schedules resources to meet construction-management needs identified in the CWP, coordinates project phases according to priorities and available field resources, and advises on field assignments and training. It also provides guidance to technicians on difficult or operational issues and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate Operational Risk Management throughout a project's construction phase. Contacts are both internal and external.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Successful completion of a security background investigation is required.
Must pass pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening; the position is subject to designated or random drug testing and the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Candidates must demonstrate experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
Extensive experience providing technical advice or direction to field personnel.
Experience scheduling project construction phases based on priorities and available field resources.
Ability to communicate and coordinate Operational Risk Management throughout the construction phase of a project.
Experience at the next lower level FV-H/Level III generally meets the minimum qualifications when it supports the required demonstrated abilities.
Narrative statements for each Demonstrated Ability are mandatory; failure to submit them prevents further consideration.
A supervisory endorsement for Career Level IV, including the announcement number, is required unless applying as an in-grade or downgrade candidate. It must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Must apply online; faxed, mailed, or emailed applications are not accepted.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain construction and installation schedules and budgets to support project completion within schedule and budget.
Serve as the technical focal point for the contracting officer, project engineer, and FMP Focals on technical and contract issues.
Manage project logistics and work with the contracting officer on contractual matters.
Coordinate construction and installation activities with project engineers and FMP Focals.
Coordinate with the appropriate regional associate program manager on budget issues and requests for additional funding.
Coordinate with other organizations and agencies.
Provide technical advice and direction to field personnel in planning and implementing projects.
Oversee work activities and resolve design problems, construction delays, and concerns related to construction or installation work.
Recommend project assignments and training for field personnel to develop their job skills and knowledge.
Plan and schedule resources required for construction-management needs identified in the CWP.
Oversee FMP Focals and the workforce.
Coordinate project construction phases with project engineers and technicians based on priorities and available field resources.
Provide guidance to other technicians on difficult or operational issues.
Develop concepts, systems, and innovative approaches, and identify and resolve complex technical issues.
Create and adhere to funding and budget limits for complex projects.
Communicate and coordinate Operational Risk Management throughout project construction.