Engineering Technician

summary

the incumbent serves as a technical coordinator for assigned f&e installation and/or construction center.

overview

accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 12/12/2025 to 01/02/2026.

salary

$76,585 to – $118,696 per year. Salary above is basic pay. Locality rate will be added based on duty location at time of selection. See additional information for locality rates.

pay scale & grade

• fv i

locations

• college park, ga
• burlington, ma
• nashua, nh
• queens, ny

telework eligible

yes—situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.

travel required

76% or greater – the job may require 76% or more travel.

relocation expenses reimbursed

yes— – fixed rate pcs – permanent change of station (current federal employee) – in accordance with applicable faa travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.

appointment type

permanent

work schedule

full-time

service

• excepted
• promotion potential
• na
• job family (series)

job family (series)

• 0802 engineering technical

supervisory status

no

security clearance

other

drug test

no

bargaining unit status

yes – this is a bargaining unit position, represented by the professional aviation safety specialists (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

announcement number

aea-ato-26-bky-96530

control number

this job is open to

current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

internal to an agency

current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

clarification from the agency

faa wide – open to current permanent faa employees

duties

coordinate project activities related to installation/construction. Provide project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the center’s work plan.

plan, schedule, identify required resources and coordinate execution of the installation/construction activities of the documents for constructability concerns.

coordinate installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders.

ensure installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in cwp/primavera.

ensure field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely.

coordinate with esa engineering services management to provide faa travel policy guidance to center field personnel, and review travel vouchers of center field personnel for accuracy, proper documentation and accounting classification.

recommend training plans for center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintain locator sheet of center field personnel.

provide training, mentoring and guidance and advice to center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues.

provide positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing jai exceptions and tracking jai exceptions clearance. Act as center focal point for osha construction safety.

ensure that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required.

monitor center’s common stock material levels and reorder as required.

ensure required parts/materials are ordered/shipped on schedule.

maintain current frd data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems.

prepare “end of project critiques” to analyze actual performance vs projected performance (e.g. Schedule, budget, quality, manpower etc).

receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives.

conditions of employment

• us citizenship is required.
• selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• must submit an sf50 (see required documents).

qualifications

to qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to pay band h/level iii. 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 may include but is not limited to: providing technical advice or direction to field personnel; scheduling projects based on priorities and available field resources.

education

n/a

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.…