Engineering Technician (Team Lead)

SummaryDue to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee’s report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.ResponsibilitiesServes as an independent contributor, a contributing specialist on large work activities, or as a team lead for single or small work activities. May provide formal instruction to other technicians. Performs highly specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluation of the most complex systems for which the FAA, CBP or other government agencies are responsible. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned disciplines and specialties. Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components, and disciplines.Work is vital to the success of activities and projects that are critical to the safe and continual operation of the NAS, FAA Aircraft, and/or other government agency programs, such as Customs and Border Protections, (CBP). Contacts are both internal and external, and this position is often considered a key technical point of contact for assigned systems, programs, and projects. Contacts are made to furnish technical guidance and advice, instruct other employees, share information, provide data, discuss the status of assignments, and coordinate the activities of contractors.Receives general work assignments from a supervisor, but uses own judgment, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and complete assignments. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments, plans and organizes work to accomplish, as well as maintain a focus on organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish limited work activities within established schedules.In some cases, guidance may be incomplete, requiring technician to develop solutions, procedures, and/or work instructions based on the knowledge of the discipline and past experience. May develop guidelines for the use of other technicians. Effectively and efficiently performs component level repairs and system level troubleshooting on one or more government agency systems, such as Customs and Border Protection and FAA.Trains other technicians on component level repair and system level maintenance using on the job, (OJT) techniques on one or more government agency systems, such as CBP. Monitors technician workload, stock levels, customer service actions, and project status as a Team Lead for single or small work activities with little or no supervision.Ensures efficient operations and model work environment for the section and or branch as a lead technician. Supports the Branch Supervisor in the role of project lead technician and/or technician in depth in support of the branch and division. Provides support toward branch/division goals and business plan, to include revenue goals. Completed work is reviewed to an extent consistent with the complexity of the assignment.May be required to travel for the purpose of obtaining and/or providing technical information for resolving various operational problems and corrective maintenance issues. May be required to allocate resources to accomplish limited work activities within established schedules and participate in a call-out roster in support of one or more government agencies, such as CBP, to support field priority requirements.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentWe are not accepting applications from noncitizens.QualificationsReference Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-StandardsTo qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-G (FG 10-11). 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: performing highly specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluation of the most complex systems for which the FAA, CBP or other government agencies are responsible. Applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned disciplines and specialties. Training other technicians on component level repair and system level maintenance using on the job (OJT) techniques on one or more government agency systems, such as CBP. Monitoring technician workload, stock levels, customer service actions, and project status as a Team Lead for single or small work activities.Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.EducationSee Qualification Requirements.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.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (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.Additional InformationWe 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. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.3) This 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.4) 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.5) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov and reference the announcement number. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT, Carlene Smith at , Carlene.R.Smith@faa.gov or .(405) 954-79326) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com.This is a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA