Supervisory Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration; Des Moines (WA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a dynamic supervisor to lead a team of engineering technicians and support staff in the Des Moines area. The role involves directing work across multiple units, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring adherence to DOT procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, resource planning, and guidance to staff, with emphasis on project management, training, and performance coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience directing work across multiple units.
• Ability to plan budgets and allocate resources.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one unit level.
• Plans and organizes budgets, staff, and resources to achieve objectives.
• Provides training, mentoring, and guidance to personnel on technical and administrative issues.
• Coordinates installation/construction changes and ensures timely reports and risk assessments.
• Maintains quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Quality assurance

Policy & procedures

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as first level manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineering technicians and support personnel. Reports to the Group Manager within Engineering Services.

Key Responsibilities

Directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational unit level. Work usually includes a mix of routine and complex project/program tasks based on established Technical Operations policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/programs or requests additional resources as needed. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.

Performs project management work that could be local, limited to one Service Area or nationally focused. Applies management principles and practices while maintaining schedules of review and formulating policy and operating procedures. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of plans, risk mitigation, schedules, and identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction documents for constructability concerns.

Coordinates installation/construction changes with appropriate parties and stakeholders. Ensures installation/construction reports are accurate, contain appropriate levels of detail and are submitted timely. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities.

Including minimizing JAI (Joint Acceptance Inspection) exceptions and tracking JAI exception clearance. Ensures that facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125635 – $194772/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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