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Supervisory Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, Engineering Services, FMP Support CTR SLC, AJW-2W15J

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 senior manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineering technicians and support
personnel.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/31/2026 to 02/09/2026
Salary
$111,779 to - $173,292 per year

Salary shown includes a locality payment of 17.06%

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Salt Lake City, UT
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
ANM-ATO-26-3817102-97133
Control number
856156200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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The Supervisory Engineering Technician coordinates project activities related to installation and construction. Provides project installation and construction expertise in the preparation of the FMP's (Field Maintenance Program's) Work Plan. Plans, schedules, and identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction documents for constructability concerns. Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation reports are accurate, contain appropriate levels of detail, and are timely. Provides FAA travel policy guidance to FMP personnel, and reviews travel vouchers for accuracy, proper documentation and accounting classification.

Recommends training plans for FMP personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI (Joint acceptance Inspection) exceptions and JAI tracking exceptions clearance. Responsibilities include supervising, leading and managing FMP personnel and serves as the focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Monitors FMP's common stock material levels and re-orders as required. Ensures required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Manages distributed staff at multiple locations. Ensures FMP personnel training and certifications are current for the projects and tasks assigned. Ensures the efficient ownership, maintenance, and use of all FMP equipment tools.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organization unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational, units/projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget: planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program. To include planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities. As well as approving leave and taking recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Individual and organization performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organization performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

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 FV-I/FG-13. 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 is:

  • Technical or professional experience in installation and construction on projects related to all of the following: Engine generator installation, electrical refurbishment, grounding and bonding, foundation and building designs, all aspects of carpentry, plumbing, and concrete work, roofing installation and repairs, as well as the removal and installation of equipment shelters.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA.

Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

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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