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Engineering Technician (Field Coordinator)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
- Salary: $101222 – $156879/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-30
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-20
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Job Summary
The incumbent serves as the Engineering Technician (Coordinator) for the Term/Surv/WX Construction Center CHI.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates project activities related to installation/construction. Provides project installation/construction expertise in the preparation of the Centers work plan. Plans, schedules, identifies required resources and coordinates execution of the installation/construction activities. Coordinates installation/construction field changes with appropriate affected parties and stakeholders.
Ensures installation/construction activity related project schedule changes are reflected in Primavera. Ensures field installation/construction reports are accurate, contain an appropriate level of detail and are timely. Recommends training plans for Center field personnel to increase their job skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Maintains locater sheet of Center field personnel.
Provides training, mentoring and guidance and advice to Center field (installation/construction) personnel on technical and administrative issues. Provides positive quality assurance controls during installation/construction activities, including minimizing JAI exceptions and tracking JAI exceptions clearance. Acts as Center focal point for OSHA construction safety. Ensures that all facility work permits and risk assessments are properly completed when required.
Monitors Center's common stock material levels and reorder as required. Ensures required parts and materials are ordered/shipped on schedule. Maintains current FRD data sheets on all project specific equipment/systems. Prepares "end of project critiques" to analyze actual performance vs projected performance. (e.g. schedule, budget, quality, manpower, etc.)
Requirements & Education
Education is not used to substitute experience for this position.
Contact
Kelsey.R.Schmidt@faa.gov · 1 (816) 329-2671
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $101222 – $156879/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 2026-10-20.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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