Electronics Technician (Coordinator)

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.

Serves as principle technical expert providing project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Project Work Plan. 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 Eastern Service Area in support of projects providing quality control. Hands on installation may be required.

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. Contacts are both internal and external.

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.

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: Experience providing technical advice or direction to field personnel; scheduling projects based on priorities and available field resources. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.