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Supervisory Engineering Technician


Job Location:

Montgomery County, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121785 - 121785
Posted: 6 October 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Do you have experience managing utilities generation systems equipment and inventory If so consider joining our amazing team with the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF) Division of Technical Resources! As a Supervisory Engineering Technician you will oversee the Asset Management Section accountable for software tools modules and application development related to the computerized maintenance management system for utilities generation systems that support NIH facilities.


Duties

As a Supervisory Engineering Technician in ORF you will:

  • Maintain responsibility for oversight of the Asset Management Section
  • Direct and ensure proper execution of software tools modules and application development
  • Oversee and coordinate Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) activities
  • Coordinate and develop workflows and administrative procedures for utility systems and components
  • Manage and generate schedules for utility system maintenance and shutdowns
  • Supervise and manage subordinate employees including scheduling and performance

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
  • Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Based on your appointment a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
  • This position requires weekend hours night shifts regular or rotational shifts holiday hours.
  • This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
  • A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
  • This position is designated as an emergency essential position and the selected candidate will be considered an emergency essential employee.
  • At the supervisors discretion this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework
Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Engineering Technician GSposition you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Leading or mentoring a group of technical staff in the monitoring of utility distribution facilities equipment; 2.) Utilizing a computerized maintenance management system to maintain records associated with utility systems; 3.) Writing utility contract documents such as scopes of work or cost estimates; 4.) Keeping records of preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.

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