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Lead Engineering Technician
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteFull-timeWashington, DC$122K – $158KApply by Jun 11, 2026Engineering TechnicalESTJESTPISFPISTPTrades
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the SI facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM). The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
What You'll Do
- →The Lead Engineering Technician is responsible for ensuring the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
- →In this position, you will: Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work.
- →Conduct facility inspections and system condition assessments, preparing detailed engineering reports on mechanical, electrical, and civil features.
- →Participate in stakeholder meetings to explain project objectives, alternatives, and special procedures.
- →Lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees.
- →Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
- ✓See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
- ✓For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
Job ID: 511b0b33-31a1-462c-a5ae-732c0d88b91e
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