Supervisory General Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Des Moines, WA is seeking a first-level manager to lead a team of engineers and support personnel. You will direct work at the organizational unit level, set priorities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and coach staff to achieve program goals.

You will also oversee budgets, request additional resources, and contribute to short- and long-term planning. The role requires strong engineering and project management knowledge and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Experience directing a team of engineers and support staff.
• Ability to set priorities, monitor performance, and coach employees.
• Experience with project management and budget considerations.

Responsibilities

• Directs work of subordinate employees at unit level.
• Sets priorities, assigns tasks, and monitors performance.
• Manages budget and requests resources as needed.
• Contributes to budget planning and aligns projects with objectives.
• Communicates with customers and higher-level management as needed.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Performance evaluation

Coaching and development

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Transcripts and degree verification

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as first level manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineers, and support personnel. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Work includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit and 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. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed.

Contributes to the budget planning process and project short-term/future needs. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Performs professional engineering and/or project management work that could be local, limited to one Service Area, or nationally focused.

Applies both engineering and management principles and practices while maintaining schedules of review and formulating policy and operating procedures. Contacts are primarily with organization unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers. May have frequent contacts with customers to explain policies, procedures or projects/ programs. Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work.

Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit.

Requirements & 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. A copy of your unofficial/final college or university transcript MUST accompany your application if you are not currently holding a position in the 800 series with the FAA.

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 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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