AF-SRG-002 Standarized Ranking Factors for Engineering Technician,

STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTORS FOR
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, GS-802-11/12/13
# AF-SRG-002
FACTOR 1. TRAINING/EDUCATION.
a. Technical knowledge. The originator of the position announcement will identify a maximum of
four facilities/systems associated with the position. These facilities/systems will be included in the
position announcement. Points will be awarded as follows for the successful completion of certification
theory of operations requirements by either the appropriate certification examination or FAA Academy
training as identified in the latest edition of Airway Facilities Maintenance Personnel Certification
Program Handbook, Order 3400.3. Point values are based on the number of facilities/systems directly
associated with the position.
Example: If the announcement identifies one facility/system associated with the position and the applicant
has satisfied concept requirements for that facility/system, the applicant will be awarded 18 points. If
three facilities/systems are identified and the applicant has satisfied concept requirements for only two of
the facilities/systems, the applicant will be awarded 12 points.
List the facilities/systems identified in the announcement for which you have met the concept
requirements.
Award yourself points according to the number of facilities/systems identified in the announcement.
FACILITIES/SYSTEMS

# OF SYSTEMS IDENTIFIED IN ANNOUNCEMENT
1 Fac/Sys
2 Fac/Sys
3 Fac/Sys
4 Fac/Sys

= 18 points per facility/system
= 9 points per facility/system
= 6 points per facility/system
= 4.5 points per facility/system
Subtotal (Max 18 points)

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b. Correspondence Study. Credit will be awarded for FAA technical correspondence study courses or
equivalent validation exams successfully completed. List courses claimed below.
COURSE/EXAM NUMBERS
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LENGTH IN HOURS
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Number of Courses

Total

Less than 99 hours in length = 1 point

x

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100 to 199 hours in length

x

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= 2 points

200 hours and longer in length= 3 points

x

Subtotal (Max 6 points) _______

c. Training Grades-FAA Academy/CBI Courses
. Points are awarded as follows for average grades of
the five most recent FAA Academy/CBI courses of
120 hours or more in length (average of less than five
courses may be used if employee has completed less than five courses). Round off average to the nearest
whole number. List courses claimed below:
COURSE NUMBER

GRADE

Range of Average

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90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
Less than 70

Average Grade of Courses:

Point Value
3
2
1
0

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Subtotal (Max 3 points) _______

d. Bypass Examinations of Academy/CBI Courses
. Points are awarded for completion of bypasses
taken in lieu of FAA Academy/CBI courses of120 hours or more in length. List bypass exams and their
equivalent in lieu of courses in the space provided.
1 point will be awarded for each bypass exam successfully completed.
BYPASS EXAM NUMBER

IN LIEU OF COURSE NUMBER

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Award yourself 1 point for each bypass exam successfully completed.
Subtotal (Max 2 points) _______
e. College/University Education. Listing of college or technical institute courses must be submitted
with bid. To receive full point credit, 25 percent of semester hours must involve engineering, physical
sciences, technology, or mathematics; otherwise, one-half credit is allowed. One year of full-time
undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or
university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a
technical school. Assign points in only one option below:
Each 15 semester hours (1/2 years) = 1/2 point (Max 4)

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BS degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, or related
physical science = 5 points

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Engineering status in Federal service when status was
obtained through other than college degree = 4 points

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Subtotal (Max 5 points) _______
FACTOR 1 TOTAL (Max -35)

2

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FACTOR 2. EXPERIENCE. Credit for environmental systems is in two categories: years of
experience and facility/system certification. Base points will be established by utilizing the four fields
associated with environmental support positions (air conditioning (A/C), electrical, mechanical, and
visual navigational aid system (VNAS). Bonus points will be awarded for current facility/system
certification or years of experience on those facilities/systems identified in the position announcement.
a. Base Points. Credit will be awarded for experience in the air conditioning, electrical,
mechanical, and visual navigational aid system fields. This experience is defined as 1 year within the past
5 years. Experience in more than one field can be gained during this period of one year.

EXAMPLES
An announcement identifies the following requirements: MALSR, VASI, HVAC, PCS.

BASE POINTS
First Year Experience
Candidate 1 -An employee has five years experience in electrical, mechanical, A/C and VNAS fields and
certified on VASI.
SPECIALTY

FIELD

Air Conditioning
Electrical
Mechanical
VNAS

FAC/SYS

DATES OF EXP.

HVAC
GEN. (EXP.)
GEN. (EXP.)
VASI

08/90 to present
08/90 to present
08/90 to present
08/90 to present
Subtotal (Max 20)

20

Candidate 2 - An employee has five years experience in A/C, Electrical, Mechanical fields, and one year
experience installing MALSR systems.

SPECIALTY FIELDS
Air Conditioning
Electrical
Mechanical
VNAS

FAC/SYS

DATES OF EXP.

HVAC
GEN. (EXP.)
GEN.(EXP.)

01/89 to present
01/89 to 03/94
01/89 to 03/94

SUBTOTAL (Max 20)

3

18

List one facility/system on which you have at least one year of experience within the last five years for
each specialty area identified in the vacancy announcement. If your experience within each specialty field
in general, put general in the facility/system column.
SPECIALTY FIELDS

FAC/SYS

DATES OF EXP.

Air Conditioning
Electrical
Mechanical
VNAS

Award yourself 6 points for each specialty field identified above.
Subtotal (Max 20 points)___________

b. Bonus Points.
(1) Bonus points shall be awarded for current facilities/systems certification or one year of
experience on those facilities/systems identified on the position announcement.
EXAMPLE-1
An announcement identifies the following requirements: MALSR, VASI, HVAC, PCS.
Employee has five years experience in electrical, mechanical, A/C, and VNAS fields-certified on VASI.
FACILITY/SYSTEM
VASI
HVAC

CERT. DATE

DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP.

10/93 to present
08/93 to present

8 points awarded for current facility/system certification or one full year of experience listed.
Subtotal (Max. 30)

4

16

EXAMPLE -2
An announcement identifies the following requirements: MALSR, VASI, HVAC, PCS.
An employee has five years experience in A/C, electrical, mechanical fields and one years experience
installing MALSR systems.
FACILITY/SYSTEM

CERT. DATE

DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP.

HVAC
MALSR

05/89 to 5/95
02/93 to 4/94

8 points awarded for current facility/system certification or one full year of experience listed.
Subtotal (Max. 30)

16

List the facilities/systems identified in the announcementfor which you have current certification or one
year or more of experience.
FAC/SYS

CERT. DATE

DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP.

8 points awarded for current facility/system certification or one full year of experience listed.
Subtotal (Max 20)__________
FACTOR 2 TOTAL (Max 50 points)

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FACTOR 3. PERFORMANCE AND AWARDS:
Credit will be given for performance ratings and awards earned while in the FAA
Per Award
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Outstanding performance rating
Quality Step Increase (QSI)
Exceptional performance rating
Superior Achievement Award (SAA)
Individual Suggestion/On-the-Spot/Time
Off Award
(6) Group Special Achievement Award
(7) Group Suggestion or Official Commendation

5 Points
5 Points
4 Points
4 Points

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3 Points
2 Points
1 Point

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FACTOR 3 TOTAL (Max 15 Points)

5

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STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTOR TOTALS FOR
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, GS-802-11/12/13
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME :_____________________________________________

SS#:_______________________

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION
MPP#:______________________
POSITION TITLE & GRADE:_________________________________________________________

VALIDATION DATA
Points Claimed
Factor 1 __________ (Max - 35)
Factor 2 __________ (Max - 50)
Factor 3 __________ (Max - 15)
Total __________ (Max - 100)
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that the information provided in this document is true and accurate,
and understand that a false statement may be grounds for not being hired, or for being fired after
beginning work. .

Applicant's Signature

Date

PANEL MEMBERS (if necessary):
NAME

SIGNATURE

HRMD Specialist

Airway Facilities SME

Airway Facilities SME

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DATE