Job Listing
Engineering Technician
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 44 days ago
Hybrid Fairbanks, AK $75K – $133K Apply by Jun 10, 2026 Engineering Technical ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsTrades
Apply for this job → About the Role
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO), with 1 vacancy in Fairbanks, AK; College Park, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Suitland, MD; Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Fort Collins, CO; and Madison, WI or Stennis Space Center, MS.
What You'll Do
- →This position is also announced under vacancy number NESDIS OSPO-26-12959966-ST, which is open to Status Candidates.
- →You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
- →As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties: Oversee the design and integration parameters such as, but not limited to mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, and chemical engineering.
- →Determine nature and scope of project requirements and preliminary planning for design feasibility of local fabrication versus procurement, adaptability, cost and maintenance considerations.
- →Provide technical guidance on vehicle and machinery specifications appropriate for use in the local climate while monitoring fleet vehicle usage, maintenance, and life cycle.
- →POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
Requirements
- ✓This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- ✓Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- ✓The ZT-4 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Moderate Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
- ✓Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ef826e00-17d7-4743-942c-4e546e4b232f
Posted via USAJobs