Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a senior professional Program Engineer Manager coordinating the development of plans, programming, designs and constructions of facility Sustainment, Restoration & Modernization, Military Construction/Unspecified Minor MILCON project activities in support of HQ 16 AF Information Warfare mission worldwide. Salary ranges includes local market supplements

Duties

DUTY 1: Represents HQ 16 AF enterprise as an expert knowledgeable facility engineer plans and program manager. DUTY 2: Serves as an engineering consultant and technical expert to senior officials, intelligence specialists, program managers, and/or other agency representatives. DUTY 3: Provides general engineering oversight for all facility and infrastructure SRM, and MILCON/UMMC projects at HQ 16 AF installations and enroute locations. DUTY 4: Keeps abreast of emerging technologies, relevant software applications to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• May require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired. An advanced degree in engineering is preferred.
• May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft on weekends, and during non-duty hours to perform temporary duty assignments at various CONUS and overseas locations.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 0801 GENERAL ENGINEER Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Please click on the following links to view individual occupational requirements: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/ POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include: Extensive professional knowledge and mastery of advanced multidisciplinary engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to project development, research, execution, and advisory services. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):? Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of a broad range of general engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, and environmental) concepts, principles, and practices; and a knowledge of Air Force and HQ 16 AF SRM, MILCON/UMMC and demolition program goals and objectives. 2. Extensive knowledge of a broad range of multi-disciplinary professional facility engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes (including host nations) and regulations. 3. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements and principles as outlined in applicable industry and governmental standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures and knowledge of planning, programming and budgeting cycles, financial systems and restrictions on the expenditure of funds. 4. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operations, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure. Skill in preparing design concepts and ability to convey ideas and formulate working drawings using CADD/GIS and project management/scheduling software programs. Skill in written and oral communications to negotiate and reconcile differences of opinion with professional engineers in technical and administrative matters, and with representatives of other agencies, governments, MAJCOMs, and the private sector. 5. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions; and ability to access, extract and analyze automated data files. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facilities surveys, inspections, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]