Facilities & Engineering Services (AJW-2) is responsible for the safe and effective lifecycle management of the facilities infrastructure of the National Airspace System (NAS). This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations Services (AJW), Facilities and Engineering Services (F&ES) Directorate.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience defined as: Experience developing plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated engineering problems and issues at Airport Traffic Control Facilities (ATCT) and Terminal Approach Control Facilities (TRACONS). AND Experience conducting program management reviews to ensure the efficient delivery of technical services and the quality of delivered engineering and technical products related to ATCT's and TRACONs. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later 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. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Serves as Senior Engineer within the Air Traffic Control Facilities and Security Systems Group, responsible for the tactical program/project management and integration of multiple multi-million dollar Capital Investment Plan multi year projects at various Air Traffic Control System facilities, including staffed facilities, unstaffed locations, and security systems. Develops and ensures the efficient and effective planning and implementation of complex multi-million dollar programs/projects. Assesses, justifies, collaborates, and gains consensus with multiple organizations on resources, cost, schedule, and risk to large-scale, multi-system facility construction projects throughout the project's life-cycle. Serves as a recognized subject matter expert is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or an executive. Possesses experience and expert engineering knowledge in order to review and approve contractor provided calculations and other engineering products (such as site surveys, calculation assumptions, and interpretations of codes of record). Computes and reviews building systems calculations in multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Conceives, plans, and conducts engineering studies involving complex calculations, multiple issues and unique problems. Serves as a recognized subject matter expert is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or an executive. Possesses experience and expert engineering knowledge in order to review and approve contractor provided calculations and other engineering products (such as site surveys, calculation assumptions, and interpretations of codes of record). Computes and reviews building systems calculations in multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Conceives, plans, and conducts engineering studies involving complex calculations, multiple issues and unique problems. Applies experience and expert knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts that are applicable to his or her discipline as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to perform critical tasks that require the development of new concepts or innovative approaches. Typical assignments may include: technical system design and integration with other complex engineering systems. Extensive research and technical evaluation of evidence, and direct responsibility for project/program management for engineering projects. Conducts program management reviews to ensure the efficient delivery of technical services and the quality of delivered engineering and technical products. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility and formulate and recommend organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Interfaces with stakeholders at all levels throughout the FAA and many Federal Contractors. Prepares, reviews and approves organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution and develops briefings to convey FAA’s strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Provides expert guidance and instruction, both internally and externally, to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects/programs or functional/technical areas. Advises management in the development of strategies to ensure the continued growth of assigned programs.