General Engineer (NAS Implementation Program Mgr - NIPM)

Full Job Description

The incumbent serves as the NAS Implementation Program Manager and as such, is the focal for the District or Service Area to Headquarters, Program Offices, airport users' groups, state and city government, and the Department of Defense for the implementation and integration of NAS projects and activities.

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: A comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to support the implementation and integration of NAS projects and activities.

Knowledge of CWP and the OPS sustainment programs to create project originations and mitigate NAS facility emergency situations.

Written and Oral communication skills to advocate for the Districts on critical NAS maintenance and infrastructure needs and project priorities.

AND Skill in at least three (3) of the six (6) following areas of engineering: Civil Engineering (1): Proficiency in engineering design work, construction oversight, and cost estimating.

Mechanical Engineering (2): Experience in site surveying, engineering design and drafting, and oversight of projects such as elevator installations.

Electronics Engineering (3): Experience in site surveying, engineering design of communication systems, and oversight of projects such as Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).

Electrical Engineering (4): Experience in site surveying, engineering design, grounding and bonding techniques, oversight of projects such as Engine Generator (SX) installations, battery installations and UPS/PCS installations.

Fire Protection Engineering (5): Experience in designing fire suppression and safety systems tailored for buildings.

Safety Engineering (6): Experience in implementation of comprehensive safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks throughout construction and building operations.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.

You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.

Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process.

Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

* Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.

* **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

** Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

Major Duties:

The incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories and concepts as the NAS Implementation Program Manager, serving as the focal for the District or Service Area to Headquarters, Program Offices, airport users' groups, state and city government, and the Department of Defense for the implementation and integration of NAS projects and activities.

Provides liaison and coordination of the NAS on all implementation and integration planned efforts between technical operations and air traffic operations.

Provides operations advocacy functions for the Districts to the Service Area, Airports Districts Offices, Flight Standards District Office, headquarters, and Program Offices for critical NAS maintenance and infrastructure.

Analyzes impacts of proposed projects on NAS operations, monitors projects from all sources for conflicts within technical operations, and ensures that implementation plans for transition projects are thoroughly integrated with major NAS plans.

Incumbent interacts with financial and planning organizations to ensure adequate funding and estimates are available for the projects and programs and dictates requirements in accordance with District objectives and strategies.

Prepares recommendations for necessary movement of funds to ensure pr9jects/programs are accomplished in a timely manner.

Provides validation of Life Cycle Management needs and coordinates with national, regional and district staffs in the establishment of projects and in the accomplishment of NAS transition and integration activities.

Reviews and validates CWP project submissions for Technical Operations District facility maintenance, sustainment and replacement project needs and operations emergency project funding needs.

Prepares briefings, presentations and/or point papers for coordinating the prioritization of projects within the Technical Operations District.

Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations on engineering plans and specifications for NAS modernization and transition projects, assists in preparation of risk mitigation plans, and develops detailed comments addressing maintain ability issues for the district.