Job opening: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)
Salary: $61 460 - 79 897 per year
Published at: Aug 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to oversee a wide variety of multidiscipline engineering projects involving maintenance, repair, renovating, and construction in support of Schriever AFB and the geographically separated units under the operational control of the 50th Space Wing.
Duties
Monitors and/or manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a thorough technical knowledge of engineering and construction management.
Coordinated projects with other engineering disciplines, contracting officers, architects, and other applicable agencies/organizations.
Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete.
Performs work for the operations and maintenance (O&M)/maintenance engineering functions.
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- There may be some travel associated with continuing educational classes/management seminars or related seminars/workshops as well as other government related activities to accomplish the construction/contract management program objectives.
- The position is highly desirable to have a degree in construction management/technology and/or extensive construction/contract related experience.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
- May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design/construction agencies as required.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force 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. (Cont...)
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Technical and Medical Support Positions, Series 0802.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices of an area of specialization, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to: advise on and/or resolve difficult but well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed decisions on problems and issues; analyze segments of broader issues or problems (e.g., the impact of a change in one area on the entire system); perform installation, maintenance, operation, and testing duties; employ unique and specially designed precision instruments; maintain one-of-a-kind equipment, custom equipment, developmental equipment, or equipment which is continually being modified and adapted and does not usually have adequate documentation; and complete moderately difficult and complex survey work.
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EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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:
Thorough technical knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
Knowledge of engineering and construction/maintenance standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as they apply to construction and maintenance engineering management.
Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
Ability to plan, organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, architects, other agencies and firms. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.
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
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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 United States Space Force
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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