Engineering Technician (Field Coordinator)

Created at: May 20, 2025 00:00

Company: Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Job Description:

Serves as a Technical coordinator for an assigned F&E Construction/Installation Center.
There is no time frame requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of providing technical advice or direction to field personnel; scheduling project construction phases based on priorities and available field resources; ability to communicate and coordinate Operational Risk Management throughout the entire construction phase of a project. Generally, experience at the next lower level FV-H/Level III, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below. 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. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had this type of experience at a later stage 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. 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 Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV. A Supervisory Statement endorsing the applicant for this position is required. The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates. Supervisory Endorsement must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
Coordinates project activities related to installation/construction. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Centers work plan. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities. Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in Primavera. Ensures field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely. Recommends training plans for Center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintains locater sheet of Center field personnel. Provides training, mentoring and guidance and advice to Center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions and tracking JAI exceptions clearance. Acts as Center focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Monitors Center's common stock material levels and reorder as required. Ensures required parts and materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Maintains current FRD data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems. Prepares "end of project critiques" to analyze actual performance vs projected performance. (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.)


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