Job Title:Engineering Technician

Department:Department Of Transportation

Agency:Federal Aviation Administration

Job Announcement Number:AEA-ATO-12-5008-24915

SALARY RANGE: $64,360.00 to $99,758.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Thursday, April 26, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: FV-0802-H

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Newark, NJ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The Next Generation of Flight is Underway - and you can be part of it! We need you and your fresh ideas to shape the air transportation system of tomorrow, and the way America flies. Come be a part of the new generation in aviation, an industry that is absolutely critical to this nation's economy and security.

The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is a fundamental transformation of our nation's airspace system. It uses 21st century technologies to meet future demands, avoid gridlock in the sky and on the runways, further improve safety, and protect the environment. For more information on NextGen, watch this brief introduction : NextGen Introduction

About the FAA Employment Information

Business Component: ATO, Tech OPS, Engineering Services, NAVAIDS Construction and Installation Center

Sample of Duties: As an Engineering Technician the incumbent is engaged in the original installation, establishment, relocation or modernization of complex systems or operational...

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No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) payments are authorized.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizen

Male applicants must certify Selective Service System status.

May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.

DUTIES:

As an Engineering Technician the incumbent is engaged in the original installation, establishment, relocation or modernization of complex systems or operational interrelated systems or subsystems included in the Facilities and Equipment (F&E) program. Such preparation may include performing physical work activities such as but not limited to cable trenching, duct bank installation cable pulling, including power and control, foundation installation with associated concrete work, engineering generator installation and testing, and electrical power installation and modification. Investigate space availability for the installation of new equipment and coordinate local environmental and operational requirements to ensure that requirements are consistent with F&E project assignments.

The selectee will develop installation plans for systems and equipment. Modifiy standard plans and specifications to meet local unique requirements. Coordinate with user agencies, contractors, power companies and other related organizations to arrange for the provision of service and system interconnections. Responsibility at the work site for project completion within proposed time-frame and provide oversight to the work crew or contractor performing the project's construction activity. Perform multiple, varying and complex assignments associated with the National Airspace System (NAS).

NOTE: Position requires incumbant to climb a 100 foot tower.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G/GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Work experience may include but not be limited to:

-Dafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Field construction, development of installation plans for systems and equipment, review of engineering plans and oversight of construction activity.

-Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:-Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes. -Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.

Examples of Specialized Experience also include:

-Knowledge of the technology and system interrelationships of the NAS.

-Experience planning and conducting operational and diagnostic tests, and confirming the reliability and validity of diagnostics on system hardware.

-Experience reading drawings and providing red-lines at project end.

-Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment.

U.S. Citizen

Male applicants must certify Selective Service System status.

May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

1. Working knowledge of Electrical, Civil and Mechanical trades.

2. Ability to interpret and implement engineered construction plans.

3. Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve technical issues.

4. Ability to plan and organize work.

5. Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish a goal.

BENEFITS:

FAA offers an excellent comprehensive benefits programs. To learn more about the federal government benefits, please click here.

OTHER INFORMATION:

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Travel may be required.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

KSAs:

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 external announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this external 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. 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. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Incumbent must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others, which include performing physical work activities such as but not limited to cable trenching, duct bank installation, cable pulling, including power and control, foundation installation with associated concrete work. Position requires incumbent to climb a 100 foot tower.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

-Travel up to 100% is required.

-Salary includes locality payment of 28.72%.

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

-Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application.

-E-mail applications will not be accepted.

-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: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/comp/comp_ref/

This is a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA, Citizenship, Financial Disclosure

HOW TO APPLY:

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "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 have a status of "Submitted" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All Veterans: You must submit a DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4 or equivalent). If you are claiming 10 point preference, in addition to your DD 214, you must submit a completed SF-15 and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference and submit a DD214 but fail to submit an SF-15 and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be assessed as a 5 point preference eligible if your DD214 reflects you have the service qualifying for tentative preference (i.e. served in a war, campaign or expedition). Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted a tentative preference if your application shows that you have the required service (i.e. served in a war, campaign or expedition). Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Office a form DD-214 documenting that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

-You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

-Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), upon request.

-Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (718) 995-5688 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

LaShawna Doyle

Phone: 718-553-4109

Fax: 718-995-5688

Email: LaShawna.Doyle@faa.gov

Agency Information:

Federal Aviation Administration

Human Resources Management Division

1 Aviation Plaza

AEA-14B

Jamaica, NY

11434

US

Fax: 718-995-5688

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system. AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.

Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it. If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.

FAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 us. 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 www.faa.gov/acr or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Control Number: 314469000