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Supervisory Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, Infrastructure Const/Install Center North, AJW-2E18D
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Summary

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding.

The incumbent serves as first level manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineering technicians and support
personnel.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/08/2025 to 08/21/2025
Salary
$94,544 to - $146,571 per year

Salary above is basic pay. Locality rate will be added based on duty location upon selection. See additional information for locality rates.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
College Park, GA
Burlington, MA
Nashua, NH
Queens, NY
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-25-BKY-95936
Control number
842809700

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Clarification from the agency

FAA Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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Incumbent directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit level. Work usually includes a mix of routine and complex project/program tasks based on established Technical Operations policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in more than one organizational unit and include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/programs or requests additional resources as needed.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.

Performs project management work that could be local, limited to one Service Area or be nationally focused. Applies management principles and practices while maintaining schedules of review and formulating policy and operating procedures.

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).
  • A one year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to Pay Band FY-I/Level III. 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 may include but is not limited to: providing technical advice or direction to field personnel; scheduling projects based on priorities and available field resources.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors:

Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimensions, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.

Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Not applicable.

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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

Locality will be added based on duty location for the following:

Atlanta, GA- 23.79%
Queens, NY - 37.95%
Burlington, MA - 32.58%
Nashua, NH - 32.58%

Interviews:
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

FAAs CORE COMPENSATION PLAN: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
Pay Setting and Managing Positions | My FAA

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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