The National Engineering Support (NES) Engineer would provide technical and programmatic support in one or more different areas; e.g., Automation, Communication, Data Systems, En Route, Navigation, Surveillance, Weather, Seismic, etc.
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-I, FG/GS-13 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 is defined as: Experience with facilities and systems that form the infrastructure of the National Airspace Systems. AND Experience conducting trends analysis and engineer studies. 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.**
This position plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. He/she acts as a principal technical specialist or as a project/program manager or team leader for large work activities, as such provides leadership for Engineering Services in the Automation, Communication, Data Systems, En Route, Navigation, Surveillance, or Weather program areas. Ensures consistent application of engineering processes, methodologies and best practices within these project support activities. Provide deployment planning experience to the program office for programs seeking JRC investment decision. Interfaces between Engineering Services, Service Centers, and multiple ATO service Units, and other headquarters stakeholders for deployment planning, implementation and operations engineering. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Provides standardization and technical guidance to Engineering Services in each Service Area for implementation strategies, work planning, and design analysis for systems integration. Applies comprehensive knowledge of facilities and systems that form the infrastructure of the National Airspace Systems (NAS). He/she has an understanding of project management, specifically the five phases: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing and how they relate to FAA AMS cycle. He/she communicates program schedules, budget, implementation plans, program goals, designs, and specifications to program implementation managers, project engineers, and Service Units. Provides and/or coordinates input to system procurements early in the acquisition process. Conducts independent and interdependent engineering studies such as, trend analysis, and other engineering economic studies. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Communicates results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB's/SO's) and externally. Coordinates with Engineering Services and the Service Center to resolve implementation and engineering issues. Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.