Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to develop broad gauged individuals who can deal effectively with change and complexity within the Air Force environment as it relates to their career field.

Duties

Performs engineering work in support of conventional projects or portions of larger projects and programs under the guidance of a senior engineer. The incumbent must apply judgment in the independent application of the professional methods and techniques previously learned. Draws upon well-established approaches, criteria and practices of the profession, and uses typical engineering calculations and considerations in making minor modifications. Plans and carries out the collection and analysis of information, data and standards used by the assigned organization to perform mechanical engineering tasks. Research problems and issues to identify cause and develops solutions which take into consideration the methods and techniques of various professional engineering disciplines. Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems. Carries out special projects designed to facilitate the full use of the intern's training and development. Such assignments include the development of written summaries and reports to be used by higher level engineers, contractors and/or customers; leading teams of co-workers in completion of a conventional project; serving as a team member on large, complex studies; etc. Uses engineering manuals, standard publications and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data. Develops and presents briefings or presentations as required. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain current in the field and for application to work assignments. Uses computers/computer software such as analysis tools and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.

Requirements

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• PCS cost may be authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
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• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• You will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Opportunity for situational telework as determined by the unit
• This position may require drug testing

Qualifications

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 1. 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. 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 general engineering policies, theories, principles and concepts, and familiarity with other engineering disciplines to carry out conventional engineering assignments. 2. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply general engineering rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior engineers. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 4. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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; 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 Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]