Engineering Technician (Field Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration
Des Plaines, IL

TotalOpenings

2

TravelCode

5

JobSummary

The incumbent serves as the Engineering Technician (Coordinator) for the Term/Surv/WX Installation Center CHI.

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

WithinArea

False

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/98589

BargainingUnitStatusAdditionalText

This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).

LowGrade

I

PromotionPotential

NA

Relocation

False

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

MajorDuties

  • Coordinates project activities related to installation/construction. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Centers work plan. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities. Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in Primavera. Ensures field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely. Recommends training plans for Center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintains locater sheet of Center field personnel. Provides training, mentoring and guidance and advice to Center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions and tracking JAI exceptions clearance. Acts as Center focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Monitors Center's common stock material levels and reorder as required. Ensures required parts and materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Maintains current FRD data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems. Prepares "end of project critiques" to analyze actual performance vs projected performance. (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.)

Education

Education is not used to substitute experience for this position.

WhatToExpectNext

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

AgencyContactEmail

[email protected]

HighGrade

I

Benefits

AnnouncementClosingType

01

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

True

AdjudicationType

MCOTags

RequiredDocuments

Applicants must apply on-line. Hard copy applications cannot be accepted. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV. A Supervisory Statement endorsing the applicant for this position is required. The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade candidates. Supervisory Endorsement must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement will result in loss of consideration. If you have a problem uploading a document to your application, please send an email to [email protected] BEFORE the closing date of this announcement for assistance. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

KeyRequirements

ServiceType

02

AgencyContactPhone

1 (816) 329-2671

SubAgencyName

ATO, Tech Ops, ES, Term/Surv/WX Installation Center CHI, AJW-2C11H

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

CommuteDistance

0

Evaluations

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.

HowToApply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

OtherInformation

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 This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted IAW applicable Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and/or Agency Policy. Incomplete Applications: 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. Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by the FAA-PASS Bargaining Unit Agreement. (https://my.faa.gov/content/dam/myfaa/org/staffoffices/ahr/emp_labor_management_relations/labor_relations/agreements/PASS_2017_BU_0067_1384.pdf) Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

HiringPath

  • fed-internal-search

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/
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