Supervisory General Engineer

Supervisory General Engineer

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $179638 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations Services (AJW), Facilities and Engineering Services (F&ES) Directorate. F&ES (AJW-2) is responsible for the safe and effective lifecycle management of the facilities infrastructure of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Major Duties:

• Serves as a Group Manager under the direction of the Facilities & Engineering Services Director. Manages the work of a large multi-level organization through subordinate managers involving complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AJW, the ATO, and frequently the FAA. Provides directions for engineering projects and initiatives to develop, maintain, and enhance the management of the National Airspace System (NAS). The work consists of complex components of centralized management of the National Airspace System related to the mission of the Air Traffic Organization. Directs the work of subordinate employees and or managers for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Provides direction and supervision for facility establishment, maintenance, improvement, and modification programs. Directs the daily operation of program plans, policies, and procedures to accomplish the mission of the ATO. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc) for a major organization. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of engineering; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives. Defines, acquires and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives across all subordinate organizational units. managing the long-term strategic direction and operation of a large complex organization, including major capital expenditures, NAS systems and infrastructure, and a high performing workforce. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the AJW and ATO. Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. May represent the major subdivision, LOB/ SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems, which cross-organizational lines and disciplines. Considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA. Exercises authority for personnel actions and organizational design changes. Performs strategic planning, communicates organization's vision and objectives, establishes priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance of organizational units, managers, and employees, coaches and develops staff and organization capabilities in conjunction with ATO goals. Approves leave, and taking or approving corrective and disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Provides managerial duties, which affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K, FG/GS-15 level. This experience 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: Experience leading engineering projects and initiatives to develop, maintain, and enhance the management of systems. 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.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05