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Directs the work of engineers and information technology-related employees supporting customers within and outside the FAA. Reports to the Engineering Branch Manager within the Product Services Division. Directs engineering resources in the electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, civil engineering and information technology disciplines. Employees in this branch provide essential services for external customers including Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
Learn more about this agency12/09/2019 to 12/23/2019
$92,260 - $143,028 per year
Salary includes 15.67% locality pay
FV J
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
NA
Yes
No
AAC-AFN-20-AML4041-65046
553756500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled
Performs first level management functions including the following fields: engineering, information technology, and complex system design. Requires involvement with and access to classified materials involving Customs and Border Protection Law Enforcement systems, projects, programs, files, drawings and data.
Typically directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Work usually includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit and 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.
Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resources and other administrative policies and procedures and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Uses state-of-the-art engineering concepts related to the research, development, design, maintenance and acquisition of complex and highly integrated and advanced equipment and systems required for establishing and maintaining safe, efficient, productive, and cost effective operation of mission systems for customers. Directs the design/redesign, development, and conduct of complex independent/ interdependent engineering studies (e.g., support ability and sustainability, feasibility, life-cycle costing, efficiency, risk analysis, cost benefit, and other engineering economics studies).
Directs the application of principles and practices of engineering to routine issues or problems which must be integrated with specific geographic, environmental, defense, and security factors, as well as the operating characteristics and configurations of the systems involved. Manages the preparation of technical standards for the repair and fabrication of equipment either organically or by commercial sources.
Leads a team that is multi-disciplinary, and responsible for developing engineering approaches and methodologies for resolving routine issues related to CBP and other customer's systems. Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to CBP and other customers to define basic and contingent support ability/sustain ability requirements, resource requirements, priorities, funding, and system costs. Directs interdisciplinary teams to research, develop, test, acquire, and/or implement engineering solutions that impact Government requirements. Makes engineering, technical and supply support decisions that affect the policies, programs, and operation s of FAA and CBP organizational elements.
Uses assigned budget, staff and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs. Initiates and directs comprehensive reviews of existing or proposed major projects, identifies existing or potential problems, proposes alternatives, and negotiates resolutions.
Directs, mentors and supports employees in the completion of their tasks in areas such as: providing technical expertise for CBP systems and other complex equipment, providing technical services for the organization, programs, systems, equipment and parts. Contacts are primarily with the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information.
Provides technical services at field sites, such as on-site equipment inspections, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Provides operational expertise, performs process improvement initiatives and executes Quality Management System and ISO 9001 activities.
The applicant will be required to successfully complete a high risk security level clearance (i.e. Background Investigation).
OPMs, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for professional engineering positions in conjunction with the Group Qualification Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions.
(A) Degree: Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; OR (2) include differential AND integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics & chemistry) in FIVE of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature & properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR;
Combination of Education & Experience - College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical & mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1) Professional Registration - Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
2) Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for the professional registration which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3) Specified Academic Courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph “A” above.
4) Related Curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g. in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of curricula are not all-inclusive).
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENT:
To qualify at the FV-J (FG/GS 14) level, you must demonstrate in your application you possess 52 weeks of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS 13) level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience in professional engineering work involving business and test analysis for engineering principals; leading teams to research, develop, test, acquire and/or implement engineering solutions; experience conducting engineering studies; and/or experience directing reviews of existing or proposed engineering projects.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax (405- 954-3003), (please include announcement # on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
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 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.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
NOTES:
1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.
2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
3. 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.
4. Not Applicable to VRA.
5. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.
6. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.
7. Please upload or fax supporting documents (405)954-3003 and reference the announcement number. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FAXED DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT Carlene Smith at 405-954-7932.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
This position has a positive education requirement. College transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA as an Engineer. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the Engineering (800) series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who have occupied an Engineering position with the FAA.
PLEASE NOTE: If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
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Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system.
AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position.
If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it.
If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553756500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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