Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration •

Watkins, Colorado, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Serves as a Field Maintenace Program (FMP) Engineering Technician assigned to facility improvement projects.

Duties

Duties at the F-Band Level:

Performs basic but progressively more complex training assignments under the close direction of a supervisor, team leader, or more experienced employee. Acquires and applies basic experience of construction knowledge to complete assignments in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). Assists senior technicians in developing cost estimates for various projects, gathering technical data, and evaluating/formulating safety procedures for assigned projects. Reviews pertinent technical manuals and FAA Orders. Acquires familiarity with National Electric Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for workplace safety. Gains training and experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering skills in diagnosing, adjusting, modifying, testing, overhauling, demolishing, installing, repairing and servicing plant and structure systems, equipment and component parts. Develops the ability to communicate with a variety of contracts to successfully complete assigned projects. Approximately 95 of the work is performed in travel status at remote locations. Must be able to perform appropriate trades and skills in all types of inclement weather from 120 degrees F to 60 below zero, in rain and snow. Trades and skills are utilized in all projects throughout the Western Service Area.

Duties at the G-Band Level: Includes the above as well as the following:

Applies knowledge of construction and maintenance principles and practices to complete various assignments in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). Utilizes a working knowledge of civil, electrical and mechanical trades to perform hands-on installation site preparation to establish and upgrade NAS facilities in coordination with other government personnel or contract employees. Reads and interprets engineering drawings, specifications and schematics. Works as a team member with other FMP Center employees. Coordinates work with local facility representatives and contractors. Participates in the accomplishment of various technical projects and tasks including but not limited to power, control, coax, or fiber optic cable fault locating, troubleshooting and repairing. Performs engine generator set up, modification, testing, troubleshooting and relocation. Performs routine and varying assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating or trouble-shooting electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and components. Approximately 95 of the work is performed in travel status at remote locations. Must be able to perform appropriate trades and skills in all types of inclement weather from 120 degrees F to 60 below zero, in rain and snow. Trades and skills are utilized in all projects throughout the Western Service Area.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Valid state driver's license preferred.
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-F level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience with six months being specialized in planning and executing construction projects or performing maintenance and/or repair of existing structures, utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering and/or construction principles, concepts, practices, techniques, methods, and precedents. Up to six months of the work experience may be general work experience if the work demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for this position at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F, FG/GS-9 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.

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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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. **

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation: *30% or More Disabled Veteran Program: You must submit a DD 214, Cert. of Discharge (Member 4 copy preferred), and supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Dep't of Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to the present existence of the veteran's service-connected disability. *Veterans' Recruitment Appointment: You must submit a DD 214, Cert. of Discharge (Member 4 copy preferred). Applicants claiming 10-point preference must provide supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as, an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Dep't of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the present existence of the veteran's service-connected disability before preference is awarded. *Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: 1) May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery/letterhead

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

Forms:

SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $59,214 - $104,918

Job Ident #: 788633000

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