The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief and program manager, organizing, directing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees within the Civil Engineer Squadron Portfolio Optimization Element. The Element is the Squadron's single office for base comprehensive planning, project planning, and requirements integration. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Element. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Communicates and coordinates Element issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc. Directs the development and execution of Element budget, and preparation of Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) documentation in support of engineering planning.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Position is Supervisory; A 1-year supervisory probationary period will be required, if not previously met.
• This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Continued)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
• May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
• Professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect; or Professional Community Planning accreditation; in one of the 50 states or territories is desired but not required.
• The work requires the employee to access facilities and infrastructure which may require climbing on, crawling under or extensive walking at construction sites, hard hat areas or other base areas.

Qualifications

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 REQUIREMENT: Community Planning Series 0020: Community Planning Series 0020 (opm.gov) General Engineering Series 0801: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Architecture Series 0808: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Civil Engineering Series 0810: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Mechanical Engineering Series 0830: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Electrical Engineering Series 0850: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the development of Element goals and objectives that integrate organization and Engineering Flight objectives; advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management; establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other elements and flights in Base Civil Engineering and other offices involved in areas related to Element activities; direct the development of briefing packages and a variety of related reports and Ensures subordinates execute programs within financial guidelines and approved schedules. Develops facility planning and energy management programs to meet mission requirements. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of professional engineering and/or planning principles, methods, and Air Force investment processes for the development of a composite installation and public complex. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting System (PPBS). Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry. 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 Andersen AFB Unit 14001 Box 13 APO, AP 96543 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]