Supervisory General Engineer

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, is seeking the Branch Chief of the Reliability Engineering Branch (REB) in the Asset Management Division.

The incumbent will directly supervise engineers and engineering technicians and oversee statements of work, field studies, safety reviews, and audits; provide guidance on maintenance, reliability, and life-cycle cost principles.

Qualifications

• Directly supervises a group of engineers and engineering technicians.
• Oversees statements of work, field studies, safety reviews and audits.
• Provides guidance on maintenance, reliability and asset life-cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a group of engineers and a group of engineering technicians.
• Directs the development of statements of work for program initiatives and oversees field studies, safety reviews, and audits.
• Prepares and delivers briefings on maintenance reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Reliability Engineering Branch (REB), Asset Management Division (AMD), Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR). OFMR provides reliability engineering and systems life cycle care responsibilities for all SI properties.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Branch Chief of the Reliability Engineering Branch (REB). The Reliability Engineering Branch consists of two groups: the Life Cycle Management Group and the Reliability Engineering Group. In this position, the incumbent: Directly supervises a group of engineers and a group of engineering technicians.

Exercises the full range of first-level supervisory and managerial authorities, including assigning work, establishing and adjusting priorities, coordinating work across programs, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development. Directs the development of statements of work for program initiatives and oversees the execution of field studies, assessments, safety reviews, and audits conducted by staff and contractors.

Reviews maintenance, renovation, and construction projects to assess reliability, asset life-cycle impacts, and total cost of ownership. Provides authoritative professional advice on maintenance, reliability, and asset life-cycle management issues. Serves as a consultant to management officials and design engineers on applicable Federal laws, regulations, directives, standards, and life-cycle cost principles.

Prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on maintenance reliability and continuous improvement initiatives, including recommendations for action, resource allocation, and program improvements.

Requirements & Education

There is Basic Education Requirements see above.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/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 2026-11-17.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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