Lead Engineering Technician

Positions to be filled are in various organizations at Langley Research Center.

Major duties

• Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering technicians and mechanics, serving as the overall technical authority for assigned platforms and systems.
• Lead and coordinate team activities by assigning, distributing, and balancing workloads among employees to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Consult with project managers and engineers to obtain information on planned operational objectives, including schedules, configuration changes, and other requirements necessary to prepare platforms, systems, and/or equipment for operation.
• Serve as liaison between the team and management, representing the team in meetings to obtain resources, information, and decisions.
• Manage data and documentation related to maintenance, modifications, inspections, and flight or operational activities, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and a safe working environment for all operations.
• Develop inspection procedures and techniques to meet the requirements of new or modified equipment or systems, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service Providing technical oversight of maintenance, operations, and ground support activities in coordination with engineers, support staff, and/or external partners; Coordinating multi-functional team activities through problem-solving and planning strategies; and supporting safety and mission assurance on complex or modified platforms or systems; and Providing recommendations to resolve issues identified during inspections or operations. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)