Lead General Engineer

Summary

The Lead Engineer (LE) is responsible for the implementation of highly complex and challenging projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs

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Duties

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Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable

to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex

problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Assignments typically involves

engineer to have knowledge of NAS Facilities, Facilities and Equipment Programs, and FAA organizations.

Represents assigned Center on matter requiring technical interpretation and guidance, as the senior technical

point of contact. He/she serves as the senior engineering for assigned projects/programs to all stakeholders

including management, other employees and external parties. Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work

of the installaction activies. Prioritizes and outlines work. Provides advice to solve technical problems.

Reviews work of other engineers for technical accuracy and adequacy. Assists Center personnel with resolving

all, but unique, engineering problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations, as the situation

requires. Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/program matters using effective

interpersonal skills and abilities. He/she organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers

supporting the program.

Leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes templates, and activities within

assigned Engineering Center and/or program area. Works as a team with other Leads to deliver a consistent and

efficient implementation produce across each Service Area. Serves as the focal for gathering and integratng

feedback winto downstream sites and coordinating feedback with other Leads in the Service Area. Maintains

consistency with applicable standards, procedures, and implementation methodologies.

Ensures project/program schedules are compatible with organizational objectives, support project/program

needs; and can be accomplished within available resources and funding. Oversees and monitors project

interdependencies by assessing the impacts to project/programs due to new requirements, technologies, budget

constraints, or changes.

He/she plans, coordinates, identifies resources, schedules, and tracks large-scale and/or multi-site engineering

projects through completion. Prepares cost estimates and risk management reports for work at the assigned area

of responsibility. The work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure

technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• ship 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.
• May be required to complete a supervisory probationary period.
• If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, 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 that first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statistics 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 A combination of education and 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. There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (for example, holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the EIT examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree).

For more information on the alternate methods, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards for Engineering at or you may contact the Employment Services Section (AHF-W200), Human Resources Division.

In addition to the basic qualification requirements, you must also demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-I, GS/FG-13.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience include: Experience in the planning, coordinating, identifying resources, scheduling, and tracking of multi-site engineering projects through completion. Experience in radio communications.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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: ;br>
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.

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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 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. ;br>
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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