The General Engineer is a recognized expert within the FAA and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging engineering activities under the minimal direction of a manager or an executive, involving the design, site selection, construction and installation within the National Air Space. As the primary technical authority for major projects, represents the FAA on Joint Resources Council (JRC) activities related to the establishment of new and existing ATCT and TRACON facilities and on the decision-making processes for ATCT and TRACON facilities. Serves as the lead engineer on projects related to identifying RISK, Issues and Opportunities (RIO) for Air Traffic Control facilities.
Acts as a technical expert in developing new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging engineering work activities. Applies experience and expert knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to terminal facilities and building systems, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to perform critical tasks that require the development of new concepts or innovative approaches. Provides expert guidance and instruction, both internally and externally, to address diverse, complex engineering issues which often cross multiple projects/programs or functional/technical areas.
Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules. Develops investment decisional documents related the sustainment and/or replacement of large infrastructure projects and Air Traffic Control facilities. Analyzes long range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data to plan and design projects and for ensuring a) project cost, schedule and technical performance meets organizational goals and objective b) Standardization of engineering and construction deliverables, and c) Compliance with standard operating procedures. Considers construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors during the planning and risk-analysis stages of a project.
Reviews building systems calculations in multiple engineering disciplines. Conceives, plans, and conducts engineering studies involving complex calculations, multiple issues and unique problems. Assignments may include: technical system design and integration with other complex engineering systems. Extensive research and technical evaluation of evidence, and direct responsibility for project/program management for engineering projects. Investigates equipment failures or difficulties to identify faulty operation and to develop remedies.
Performs extensive engineering research, conducts strength and strain analysis, evaluations and studies in order to determine building life-cycle. Performs research related to building materials in the National Airspace System environment to analyze and identify risks from a safety, performance, and reliability perspective. Compiles, analyzes and evaluates engineering data to assist management in the decision-making process. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated facility engineering problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and jointly solve problems.
Provides advice on the planning, designing process, and engineering management for the design, construction of sustainment or replacement of projects. Uses knowledge of facility life-cycle principles to identify and develop solutions for the modernization, sustainment or replacement of facilities. Possesses knowledge of the procurement of engineering systems, equipment installation and construction requirements within the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) in order to provide advice and guidance on equipment, components and systems.