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Summary Serves as a Field Maintenace Program (FMP) Engineering Technician assigned to facility improvement projects. Responsibilities Duties at the F-Band Level: Performs basic but progressively more complex training assignments under the close direction of a supervisor, team leader, or more experienced employee. Acquires and applies basic experience of construction knowledge to complete assignments in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). Assists senior technicians in developing cost estimates for various projects, gathering technical data, and evaluating/formulating safety procedures for assigned projects. Reviews pertinent technical manuals and FAA Orders. Acquires familiarity with National Electric Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for workplace safety. Gains training and experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering skills in diagnosing, adjusting, modifying, testing, overhauling, demolishing, installing, repairing and servicing plant and structure systems, equipment and component parts. Develops the ability to communicate with a variety of contracts to successfully complete assigned projects. Approximately 95% of the work is performed in travel status at remote locations. Must be able to perform appropriate trades and skills in all types of inclement weather from 120 degrees F to 60 below zero, in rain and snow. Trades and skills are utilized in all projects throughout the Western Service Area. Duties at the G-Band Level: Includes the above as well as the following: Applies knowledge of construction and maintenance principles and practices to complete various assignments in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). Utilizes a working knowledge of civil, electrical and mechanical trades to perform hands-on installation site preparation to establish and upgrade NAS facilities in coordination with other government personnel or contract employees. Reads and interprets engineering drawings, specifications and schematics. Works as a team member with other FMP Center employees. Coordinates work with local facility representatives and contractors. Participates in the accomplishment of various technical projects and tasks including but not limited to power, control, coax, or fiber optic cable fault locating, troubleshooting and repairing. Performs engine generator set up, modification, testing, troubleshooting and relocation. Performs routine and varying assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating or trouble-shooting electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and components. Approximately 95% of the work is performed in travel status at remote locations. Must be able to perform appropriate trades and skills in all types of inclement weather from 120 degrees F to 60 below zero, in rain and snow. Trades and skills are utilized in all projects throughout the Western Service Area. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-F level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience with six months being specialized in planning and executing construction projects or performing maintenance and/or repair of existing structures, utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering and/or construction principles, concepts, practices, techniques, methods, and precedents. Up to six months of the work experience may be general work experience if the work demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. To qualify for this position at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F, FG/GS-9 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. 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 later 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the 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. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. * Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 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 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 pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. 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 on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Working Conditions of Employment. You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature. You may also be required to lift and/or carry objects up to 30 pounds, as well as climb ladders, walking up several flights of stairs, working on elevated surfaces and/or work in unusual or uncomfortable body positions or environmental conditions. Some positions involve work that must be performed outdoors during various weather conditions. There is a potential for shift work, i.e., nights, weekends and rotating shifts. You may be required to travel up to 50% of the time. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA