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Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration

Des Moines, WA

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SKILLS
Airport Management, Antenna, Aviation Industry, Calendar Management, Coaxial Cable, Communication Systems, Construction, Construction Planning, Construction Safety, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Electricity, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Feasibility Analysis, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Government, Fiber Optic Cable, Funding, Hand Tools, Logistics, Logistics Management, Low Power, Low Voltage (LV), Mentoring, Microwaves, OSHA, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Spectrum Analyzers, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Very High Frequency (VHF), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Des Moines, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Summary This position is the Technical Coordinator for assigned F&E Installation/Construction Center. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Engineering Technician (Coordinator) for all ATCF project activities related to on-site installation/construction. Serves as principle technical specialist/expert and primary on-site focal providing project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Project Work Plan as well as OSHA construction safety. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities across multiple centers. Manages travel, hour, and material Work Orders. 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. Ensure that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Ensures required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Assignments are given in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. 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. Performs work of broad scope and serves as a liaison between on-site technicians and management requiring minimal to no intervention of direct front line manager while keeping management advised of significant problem areas, concerns or unanticipated issues not initially addressed Applies advanced technical expertise and expert knowledge interpreting drawings, reviewing installation designs and specifications. Estimates, manages, and accounts for funding of assigned projects. Initiates, modifies, and assesses task orders/work/releases/contracts with Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC), ¿ NAS (National Air Space) Integration Support Contract (NISC), and others in response to changes in scope, performance and cost. Interfaces with Logistics on contract award, contract modifications and materials acquisitions. Reviews and approves contractor submittal. Verifies project material, manages project logistics, purchases materials, determines and implements construction methods used in the install/construct/integrate of equipment and systems. Acts as the primary liaison in regard to coordinating activities with stakeholders. Provides project status updates, attends project meetings, executes site surveys, and participates in Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI's) and Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI's). Serves as COTR (Contracting Officer Technical Representative), overseeing work activities to ensure contract requirements and schedules dates are met. Coordinates between the Project Engineer and the CO (Contracting Officer) and other shareholders/agencies involved in the project. Contacts include internal and external organizations including but not limited to State and Federal Agencies, Defense (DOD), airport management, contractors, and utility companies to obtain information or resolve problems. Incumbent uses appropriate technical documentation such as FAA Orders for guidance. Exercise practical judgment and discretion in accomplishing work assignments in a safe manner. Possesses broad knowledge of FAA policies and is up to date on all appropriations, guidance and procedures pertaining to engineering, construction, procurement and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Performs other project related tasks as required/needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess experience equivalent to Pay Band FV-H/FG-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Experience with installation and modification of electronic equipment and mechanical systems. Equipment may include equipment related to radar systems, navigational aid equipment such as lighted and distance measuring equipment, communication systems such as radio/microwave communications Use of RF transmission line test equipment using an Anritsu Analyzer or equivalent. Required to test and interpret results of fiber optic cable condition and loss using an Optical Time Domain Refractometer and Optical Loss Test Set. Experience in RF coaxial cable installation, including termination and testing. RF Sweep testing, PIM (Passive Intermodulation Testing), Antenna propagation validation via Spectrum Analyzer/Oscilloscope Experience in project & construction scoping including RF installations, Tower modifications & New Site Builds (NSB), UHF/VHF cable plant and antenna systems. Underground and aerial Fiber/Electrical installations, raw-land tower sites & shelter/equipment room prep and modernizations, Fiber/Telco backhaul design, DC low voltage power delivery, tower modifications and build feasibility analysis Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities are Mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. Education Not applicable. 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 This is open only to employees permanently assigned to WSA Engineering Services (AJW-2W1) offices. Physical Requirements: Uses hand and power tools for the installation of electronic equipment. May be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground. Travel Requirements: Travels up to and in excess of 90% of the time, which includes traveling to remote locations. Incumbent is required to travel throughout Western Service Area in support of projects providing quality control. Hands on installation may be required. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the 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 WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. 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: Pay Setting and Managing Positions | My FAA This position is represented by PASS: Air Traffic Operations. Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 including 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. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. This position is in AJW-2W13G. However, this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in any other of the Facilities & Engineering Services offices in the advertised Duty Locations. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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