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Lead General Engineer

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, Facilities and Eng, Communications Eng Center, AJW-2W13A
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Summary

The Lead Engineer (LE) is responsible for the implementation of highly complex and challenging projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/16/2025
Salary
$125,138 to - $194,001 per year
Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anchorage, AK
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Only
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
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-25-DRAFT-95570
Control number
839665000

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent FAA employees ONLY.

Duties

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Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable
to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex
problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Assignments typically involves
engineer to have knowledge of NAS Facilities, Facilities and Equipment Programs, and FAA organizations.

Represents assigned Center on matter requiring technical interpretation and guidance, as the senior technical
point of contact. He/she serves as the senior engineering for assigned projects/programs to all stakeholders
including management, other employees and external parties. Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work
of the installaction activies. Prioritizes and outlines work. Provides advice to solve technical problems.

Reviews work of other engineers for technical accuracy and adequacy. Assists Center personnel with resolving
all, but unique, engineering problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations, as the situation
requires. Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/program matters using effective
interpersonal skills and abilities. He/she organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers
supporting the program.

Leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes templates, and activities within
assigned Engineering Center and/or program area. Works as a team with other Leads to deliver a consistent and
efficient implementation produce across each Service Area. Serves as the focal for gathering and integratng
feedback winto downstream sites and coordinating feedback with other Leads in the Service Area. Maintains
consistency with applicable standards, procedures, and implementation methodologies.

Ensures project/program schedules are compatible with organizational objectives, support project/program
needs; and can be accomplished within available resources and funding. Oversees and monitors project
interdependencies by assessing the impacts to project/programs due to new requirements, technologies, budget
constraints, or changes.

He/she plans, coordinates, identifies resources, schedules, and tracks large-scale and/or multi-site engineering
projects through completion. Prepares cost estimates and risk management reports for work at the assigned area
of responsibility. The work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure
technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

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).
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • May be required to complete a supervisory probationary period.
  • If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum;

OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statistics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

OR A combination of education and experience that furnished: (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, AND (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (for example, holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the EIT examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree).

For more information on the alternate methods, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards for Engineering at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm or you may contact the Employment Services Section (AHF-W200), Human Resources Division.

In addition to the basic qualification requirements, you must also demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-I, GS/FG-13.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience include: Experience in the planning, coordinating, identifying resources, scheduling, and tracking of multi-site engineering projects through completion.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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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

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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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