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Engineering Technician (Project Coordinator)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Tech Ops, ATC Facilities, Engr. Svcs, FMP Support Center, AJW-2W15H
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Summary

The incumbent serves as the Technical Coordinator for assigned F&E Installation/Construction Center.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
06/02/2025 to 06/23/2025
Salary
$96,597 to - $149,711 per year

Salary range includes 26.13% locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FV I
Location
Vancouver, WA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
76% or greater - The job may require 76% or more travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-25-AKRBW-95295
Control number
837861700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Permanent Current FAA ATO WSA Wide

Duties

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creates and maintains construction/installation schedules and budget to ensure completion of project within schedule and
budget. Serves as the principle technical expert to develop new or innovative concepts and approaches to systems,
programs, and policies or serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Serves as the focal point for the contracting officer, project engineer and FMP Focals on all technical and contract issues. Manages the logistics portion of construction/installation projects by working with the contracting officer on contractual issues.


Coordinate construction/installation activities with project engineers and FMP Focals. Coordinate with the appropriate
regional associate program manager on budget issues to solicit for additional funding. Contacts are both external and
internal. Coordinates with other organizations and agencies. Interacts with managers and employees within Engineering
Services and other FAA organizations. Provide technical advice/direction to field personnel to help plan and implements
projects, in addition to overseeing work activities, resolve design problems, construction delays and concerns with
construction or installation work. Recommends project assignments and training for field personnel to increase their job
skills and knowledge. Plans, schedules and identifies the resources required to address the construction management needs as identified in the CWP. Oversees the FMP Focals and work force. Works with the project engineers/technicians to
schedule project construction phases accordingly based on priorities and available field resources. Contacts are both internal and external.

Performs work requiring agency-wide leadership for highly complex and challenging technical activities associating with
analyzing, designing, modifying, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Provides guidance to other technicians regarding difficult or operational issues. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of assigned disciplines to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches and to identify and resolve complex issues that may cross-organizational boundaries. Must be able to create and adhere to funding and budgetary limits for complex projects.


Performs other project related tasks as required/needed.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Supervisor Endorsement

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H or FG/GS-12. 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 examples include technical work: drafting, surveying construction estimating, mathematics, electrical or mechanical systems.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

1. Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy to Career Level IV is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application.

2. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates.

3. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.

  • Physical Requirements: Uses hand and power tools for the installation of electronic equipment. May be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground.
  • Travel Requirements: Travels up to and in excess of 90% of the time, which includes traveling to remote locations. Incumbent is required to travel throughout Western Service Area in support of projects providing quality control. Hands on installation may be required.
  • Trade skill may include working with electrical power systems such as power panel and disconnect switches to plumbing, concrete work, and other construction related duties.

Appointment type: Permanent
Security: POS Sen 5 (Mod Risk).
Substance Testing: Not Required.
Financial Disclosure: Yes
Interviews: All or none may be interviewed

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

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