What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor - Engineering and Technical Support Specialist position at Longenecker & Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Advisor, Engineering & Technical Support Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS in Aiken, SC.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Plan, develop, implement and administer a variety of broad or unique technical or programmatic functions in direct support of engineering, scientific, or computing related activities and functions. Provide technical guidance, direction, oversight, and leadership to a functional work group(s), section or unit in a technical support capacity. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or act in a predominantly lead capacity and may direct the work of others in a non-supervisory capacity.
Apply the highest technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features directly or indirectly in support of engineering, computing, or scientific activities in the area, department, section, unit or work group assigned.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional or technical area.
Receive assignments in the form of generally defined objectives and establish goals to meet objectives.
Exhibit complete competency at the highest technical or programmatic level as demonstrated by both personal expertise and the effective direction and leadership of assigned work group.
Generally acknowledged as one of the highest-level subject matter experts in a staff or lead position for the general function or area supported.
Enhances the technical capabilities of the group by implementing new and improved analyses and methodologies.
May perform program / project analysis and interpretation. Evaluate the results of programs and prepare reports and recommendations based on these evaluations. Identify and recommend improvements
where existing or established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of expertise.
May provide limited guidance to exempt employees and general guidance to nonexempt employees.
Assists less experienced personnel with more difficult aspects of work and provides guidance to less
senior employees to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies. Plans, prioritizes and coordinates work for others in order to meet unit or work deadlines. Operate under tight deadlines and may be subject to extreme workloads.
Define specific problems based on general information from management or customers. Plan technical effort and coordinate activities with those in other divisions, departments, and sections in focus areas to solve problems. Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers,
colleagues, and management.
Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects / tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel.
Often functions as customer interface and liaison for the department for programs and projects.
Establish and recommend changes to policy which affect subordinate organizations. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports technical activities. Interpret and communicate
programmatic, technical, or process changes to personnel. Develop, implement and conduct training for personnel and management impacted by assigned programmatic, technical or support function. Mentor less experienced staff personnel.
May assist the manager in the preparation, forecasting and reporting of organization performance, budgets, manpower requirements, workload distribution and the development of resource
requirements. May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group
performance for the purpose of training, discipline, promotion and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 15 years of experience relevant to the functional technical area supported. Associate’s degree and 18 years relevant experience. High School Diploma and 20 years of relevant experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
- Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
- Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
- A complete and comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding approaching the mastery level of all aspects of the functional area assigned is required, including specific knowledge of a facility, area or location supported, where appropriate.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pertinent policies, practices, procedures, DOE orders and regulatory statutes which impact the function or facility supported is required. (example)
- Understands and applies discipline's advanced theories, concepts and art; working knowledge of related disciplines.
Desired Qualifications
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria :
Duration of the Contract : 1 year, 2 option periods.
Estimated Hours Per Year : 2,080 ST 400 OT
Work Schedule : 6 : 30a-5 : 00p (Mon-Thur)
Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
