Electronics Technician (Coordinator) - Military Veterans

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 JAI exceptions. Acts as onsite focal point for 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. 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 NAS, FAA aircraft, and/or FAA academic programs. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications 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: Ability to complete complex assignments, with broad impact on NAS, without supervision. Expertise on legacy and newly developed NAS modernization systems, within a large facility, or multiple facilities. Ability to apply a comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of components and systems, which provide NAS services. Ability to focus on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Ability to apply skill in resolving unique technical problems. Ability to be the primary technical point of contact for complex NAS systems with the knowledge and expertise to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems. Ability to work with high level representatives of outside organizations, including DOD, Airport Management, contractors, etc. Ability to collaborate with system users, planners, engineers, and vendors on installing or improving complex automation systems in the NAS. Ability to develop broad recommendations on enhancing the efficiency of NAS systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. 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. Supervisor's Endorsement: In compliance with the AF/PASS Agreement, Appendix V, a supervisor's endorsement form or memorandum is required for a competitive promotion. Applicants applying for a promotion must include a supervisor’s endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's signature. A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education 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 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. 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 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 information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 based o the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Appointment type: Permanent Full Time Security: POS Sen 5 (Mod Risk). Substance Testing: Not Required. Financial Disclosure: No Interviews: Conducted IAW PASS Contract Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA