Summary As an entry level Engineering Technician for Engineering Services. Incumbent performs basic technical duties where limited experience is required to accomplish assignments. Responsibilities Typical duties include: Uses basic hand and power tools to perform tasks involved in the installation of equipment for the National Air Space (NAS). On occasion, may be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground. Travel to remote locations up to 90% to 100% of the time. Receives instruction in engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics fundamentals, Federal Aviation Regulations and shop practices. As employee progresses in training and work experience, he/she completes assignments that are more difficult. During training and developmental stages, contacts are primarily internal to the immediate work unit. As training progresses, contacts are expanded to include representatives of external organizations. In both cases, contacts are made to share information, provide data and discuss the status of assignments. Regularly refers problems and questions to supervisor, team leader or more experienced technician. Works with increasing independence as training and experience progresses. Established manuals, procedures, and publications provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments. Supervisors, team leaders or more experienced technicians furnish instructions for completing detailed assignments. Work is reviewed carefully and frequently while in progress and at completion for quality and timeliness. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to use basic hand and power tools, climb structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground, and travel to remote locations from 90% to 100% of the time. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-F level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-4. 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 employing a variety of construction trade skills such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment operations, maintenance & repair. OR Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics gained from an accredited college or university. OR Combining Education and Experience: Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information. Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history. Education 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Locality will be added based on the duty location for the following upon selection: Cartersville, GA - 23.45% Bedford, MA - 31.97% Jacksonville, FL- 16.82% Martinsburg, WV - 33.26% 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. 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA's listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Interviews: Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 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. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working here/benefits Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA