
Supervisory General Engineer
Federal Aviation AdministrationServes as front-line manager for the Term/Surv/WX Installation Center CHI.Serves as first level manager to assigned workforce consisting of engineers, technical specialists, and support personnel. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level. Work includes routine project/program tasks based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Managerial duties affect employees in one organizational unit and include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to the budget planning process and project short-term/future needs. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Performs professional engineering and/or project management work that could be local, limited to one Service Area, or be nationally focused. Applies both engineering and management principles and practices while maintaining schedules of review and formulating policy and operating procedures. Contacts are primarily with organization unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers. May have frequent contacts with customers to explain policies, procedures, or project/programs. Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complete problems. Individual and organization performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with projects/program objectives. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit.
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