Engineering Technician

Created at: April 11, 2025 00:02

Company: Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Bedford, MA, 1730

Job Description:

Serves as a Field Project Focal at a Field Maintenance Program (FMP) Center.
To qualify for this position at the FV-H you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS 11 level of experience. 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 coordinating construction/installation activities with engineers. Work with others to help resolve construction delays and concerns with construction or installation work. 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. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES and QUALITY RANKING FACTORS, if applicable. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf Supervisor Endorsement: A supervisory statement endorsing the applicant for this announcement is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You must upload and attached your document with your application by the closing date of the announcement. A Supervisor's Endorsement is not required for in grade/downgrade and/or reassignments. NOTE: Answer all question to the best of your ability. Do not assume that because you hold, or have held this position, you will automatically be found eligible. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (50lbs), straight pulling and pushing (4 hours), reaching about shoulder, use of fingers and both hands required, walking and standing (4 hours), repeated bending, climbing (use of arms and legs required), operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, use of both eyes with depth perception, the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors required, hearing (aid permitted). All or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Incumbent applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge to develop new or innovative concepts and approaches to systems, programs, and policies for broad and challenging work activities. Evaluates the functional status of systems and facilities. Oversees the logistics portion of construction/installation projects by working with the contracting officer on contractual issues. Coordinate construction/installation activities with project engineers and Contractor on-site Representative (COR). Coordinates activities with stakeholders, provides project status updates, coordinates with other organizations and agencies, contractors. Provides technical advice/direction to lower graded field personnel, in addition to being the work order carrier to plan and help resolve design problems, construction delays and concerns with construction or installation work. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Works with the project engineers/technicians to help schedule project construction phases accordingly based on priorities and available field resources. Contacts are both internal and external. Interacts with managers and employees within Engineering Services and other FAA organizations. Performs work requiring challenging technical activities assisting with analyzing, designing, modifying, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Provides guidance to lower graded technicians regarding difficult or operational issues. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned disciplines to assist with developing new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches and to identify and resolve complex issues that may cross organizational boundaries.


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