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Electronics Technician Coordinator

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Tech Ops, Facilities, Engineering Services, Communication Engr Ctr. AJW-2W13A
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Summary

The incumbent serves as the Electronics Technician (Coordinator) for all ATCF project activities related to onsite installation/construction. Serves as principle technical expert providing project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Project Work Plan.

Overview

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Job closed
Open date: 10/22/2026
Closed date: 10/22/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,382 - $158,677 per year

Salary range includes 32.36% locality pay. In addition, 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
FV I
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
200-ATO-27-78952 -100986
Control number
889578700

Duties

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Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities across multiple installations Centers. Performs work of broad scope and complexity applying technical experience and comprehensive technical knowledge and an understanding of new technologies and methods, and FAA policies and programs to accomplish assignments. Reviews design installation/construction documents for constructability concerns (i.e. from the perspective of an installation/construction contractor or Engineering Services Field Engineer/Technician).


Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders. Ensures
installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected and coordinated with Engineering.
Ensures field installations/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail, and are timely. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to field (installation/construction) personnel on technical issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions. Acts as onsite focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensure that all facility work permits, and risk assessments are properly completed when required.


Ensures required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Incumbent is required to travel throughout Western Service Area in support of projects providing quality control. Hands on installation may be required.
Prepares end of project critiques to analyze actual performance vs. projected performance (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.). Work directly supports the objectives of the organization and the safe and continual operation of the NAS, FAA aircraft, and/or FAA academic programs. Contacts are both internal and external. Often represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Coordinates with other organizations and agencies concerned with FAA activities. May oversee the activities of contractors.


Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Provides guidance to other technicians and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Independently resolves all but unique technical problems. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers¿ instructions, FAA policies and procedures. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgment.

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's Endorsement is required. Not required if ingrade/downgrade.
  • Certification /Recertification of a Moderate Risk Clearance (Pos Sen 5) is required.
  • Please read "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section carefully.
  • A Valid Drivers License is required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the requirements stated below:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must provide a resume which demonstrates and/or show that you possess the specialized work experience in your work history. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. The specialized experience demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation and electronics systems.

Applicants must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Generally, experience at the next lower level (pay band H/career level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualification requirements.

Specialized Experience at the next lower level, FV-H:

- Experience with the replacement, calibration, quality assurance, disposition of electronic test equipment.

- Experience coordinating the replacement of test equipment.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on Demonstrated Abilities and Quality Ranking Factors, if applicable. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf

4. Notice: 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 at a later stage 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.

Supervisor's Endorsement: In compliance with the AF/PASS Agreement, Appendix V, a supervisor's endorsement form or memorandum is required for a competitive promotion. Applicants applying for a promotion must include a supervisor¿s endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's signature. A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades.

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

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 (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA
is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the
initial 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 information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based o the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Appointment: Permanent Full-time

Security: The position sensitivity level for this position is "5" Moderate Risk. The selectee will be required to successfully clear/complete a background investigation check for this level.

Interviews: All or none may be interviewed

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Daphne Becker
Phone
1 (907) 271-4451
Email
daphne.c.becker@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
Western HR Services Division
Headquarters 2200 s 216st
AHO-200
Des Moines, WA 98198
US

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