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Smithsonian Institution
Published
July 2, 2026
Expires
July 10, 2026
Location
Washington, DC, United States of America
Category
Job Type
Level of Experience
1-5 years, 6-10 years, 10+ years

Description

The Supervisory Engineering Technician directs the work of Engineering Technicians responsible for developing condition-based maintenance techniques and provides expert mechanical assistance throughout the Smithsonian Institution portfolio.

In this position, you will:

Provide overall technical and administrative management and direction for a robust central HVAC maintenance program.
Supervise a staff of Engineering Technicians responsible for accomplishing their respective functions
Develop guidelines and procedures for the capture and analysis of critical asset/system information necessary to improve data analysis.
Communicate with personnel at a variety of levels to convey progress, problems and recommendations.
Oversee external communication with Facilities Management Engineering and Construction staff on condition-based maintenance concerns.

Requirements

Conditions of employment
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.
Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.

 

Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.  For this position specialized experience includes activities such as generating plans and objectives for advanced troubleshooting of HVAC systems and electrical/mechanical systems; analytical skills to resolve complex technical conflicting data and display leadership capabilities showing the necessary skill set to lead subordinate technicians.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

 

Additional information
This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be

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