Supervisory Engineering Technician
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To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to Pay Band FV-I/FG-13. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is: - Communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching, and recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. - Experience with project installation, construction and construction safety standards, planning, scheduling, cost management, and resource management. - Experience in UHF/VHF Communications and RF Transmission Lines, Fiber Optic Telecommunications System (FOTS), TELCO/FTI, Construction oversight.
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. Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Your application/resume must have your official title, grade and series in your work history. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration.
Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit level. Work usually includes a mix of routine and complex project/program tasks based on established Technical Operations policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/programs or requests additional resources as needed. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Performs project management work that could be local, limited to one Service Area or nationally focused.
Applies management principles and practices while maintaining schedules of review and formulating policy and operating procedures. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of plans, risk mitigation, schedules, and identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction documents for constructability concerns. Coordinates installation/construction changes with appropriate parties and stakeholders.
Ensures installation/construction reports are accurate, contain appropriate levels of detail and are submitted timely. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities. Including minimizing JAI (Joint Acceptance Inspection) exceptions and tracking JAI exception clearance. Ensures that facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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This job's listed pay is 84% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
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