Public Notice for Engineering Technicians

U.S. Department of Transportation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified candidates for engineering technician roles. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex mechanical components and aviation platforms, requiring specialized experience and a strong educational background in engineering. Candidates will be involved in troubleshooting, analysis, and the use of diagnostic equipment to ensure safety and performance standards. If you are passionate about engineering and aviation, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to critical projects within a respected government agency.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in mechanical components and equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, modify, repair, and test mechanical components and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and analyze aircraft problems using diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Analysis

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Equipment Usage

Interpreting Diagrams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

24 Semester Hours in Engineering or Related Courses

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

Direct hiring authority for 0802 series is being used to fill this position.

Duties

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
• Positions may be filled at any pay band level.
• A pre-employment physical may be required.

Qualifications

OPM Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for Engineering Technical Series in conjunction with the Group Coverage Qualifications Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions:

TO QUALIFY 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 level. 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 analysis, modification, repair, and testing of complex types of mechanical components and equipment. Knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering technician work, i.e., maintaining and using a variety of test equipment; and/or interpreting diagrams.

OR

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

Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards for more information.

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F level. 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 troubleshooting and analyzing aircraft problems; utilizing diagnostic equipment to resolve performance discrepancies and determining airworthiness of highly modified aviation platforms.

AND

Selective placement factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability (KSA) or competency essential to perform the duties of a position. Candidates who do not possess the SPF are rated ineligible/not qualified and will not receive further consideration for the position.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Applicant must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate (A&P).

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history. Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.