Supervisory Engineering Technician

Supervisory Engineering Technician

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 one of the SI facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM). The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

Major Duties:

• The Supervisory Engineering Technician directs the work of nine Engineering Technicians responsible for developing condition-based maintenance techniques and provides expert mechanical assistance throughout the Smithsonian Institution portfolio. In this position, you will: Provide overall technical and administrative management and direction for a robust central HVAC maintenance program. Supervise a staff of Engineering Technicians responsible for accomplishing their respective functions Develop guidelines and procedures for the capture and analysis of critical asset/system information necessary to improve data analysis. Communicate with personnel at a variety of levels to convey progress, problems and recommendations. Oversee external communication with Facilities Management Engineering and Construction staff on condition-based maintenance concerns.

Qualifications: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as supporting mission‐critical programs by evaluating, administering, and resolving facilities challenges with an emphasis on HVAC systems and central building automation platforms. Experience must also include advancing and optimizing building automation performance: implementing industry best practices to improve energy efficiency, strengthen program credibility; and reducing the backlog of HVAC‐related maintenance and repair needs. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note: You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you). Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages. You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process. The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23