This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/784185100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as the Electronics Technician (Coordinator) for all Air Traffic Control Facilities, (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. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities across multiple installations Centers.
Learn more about this agency04/01/2024 to 04/22/2024
$102,294 - $158,542 per year
Salary includes 35.84% locality pay rate.
FV I
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
76% or greater - The job may require 76% or more travel.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
NA
No
No
AWP-ATO-24-BKM3388-89408
784185100
Open to ALL Current Permanent WSA ATO Employees
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. 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 Joint Acceptance Inspections, (JAI) exceptions.
Acts as onsite focal point for Occupational and Health Safety Administration, (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 National Air Space, (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.
There is no timeframe requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Generally, experience at the next lower level Pay Band H/level III or FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.
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 Ability.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
1. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy to Career Level IV is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application or fax to: (424) 405-7365.
2. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
3. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
4. 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
5. 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 a pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
6. If one qualified applicant is interviewed then all qualified applicants must be interviewed.
7. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Pay Plan.
8. Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by the AF-PASS Bargaining Unit Agreement.
9. Security Requirements: Moderate (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 (T2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
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.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy to Career Level IV is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. Only supplemental documentation (Supervisory Endorsement, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 847-297-7858 on or before the closing date of this announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/784185100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
Thanks to the work of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over the past 60 years, aviation has become central to the way we live and do business, linking people from coast to coast and connecting America to the world. In fact, FAA has created the safest, most reliable, most efficient, and most productive air transportation system in the world. The FAA operates from locations across the U.S. and around the world. The agency is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and maintains nine regional offices, Air Route Traffic Control Centers and Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities across the nation, and other key facilities. In addition, the FAA maintains a presence in every major and regional airport in the United States and has several international offices around the globe.