The incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of general engineering principles, theories, and concepts as a Lead Engineer (LE) for implementation of highly complex projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs which require application of in-depth engineering knowledge and independent judgment and the ability to coordinate difficult and/or critical activities.

Duties

Represents assigned Center on matters requiring technical interpretation and guidance. Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work of the assigned center and/or program area of responsibility. Oversees engineering design, construction and installation activities. Prioritizes and outlines work.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: A. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4 year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. The 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 and 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 and 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 B. Combination of education and experience-college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and 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 professional registration which is administered by the Board of Engineering Examiners. (3) Specified academic courses- Successful completion of at least 60 hours of courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences. (4) Related curriculum- Successfully completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelors degree in engineering Technology or in an appropriate professional field, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. To qualify for the General Engineer position, applicants MUST demonstrate work experience in two (2) or more of the engineering disciplines. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.To qualify for the FV-J band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Work experience may include but not be limited to:Demonstrated experience in preparation and analysis of electronics handoff packages and reports for compliance with FAA orders and applicable advisory circulars.Utilized PMO developed Generic Site Implementation Plans in order to develop Site Specific Implementation Plans.Generated Project Risk Plans in accordance FAA ORM Order 600.50.Established, monitored and closed out contract vehicle force multipliers for projects as needed. Ex: TSSC WR, A&E IDIQ Task Order, NISC GTI, COR.

Education

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/accreditation.

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.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AEA Regional HR Services Branch 1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207 AHF-N610 Jamaica, NY 11434 US
• Name: Brenda K. Yee
• Phone: 1 (718) 553-3453
• Email: [email protected]