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 serve as engineering technician utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and geographic information system (GIS) to develop and manage project designs, project as-builts, facility records, geospatial data and maps. Provides CADD and GIS training to installation Engineering Technicians, 3E5Xl.

Duties

Independently plans the methods to portray and prepares original and complex engineering designs for major contractual projects utilizing a comprehensive, practical knowledge of technical engineering design, geometric principles and computer design and drafting (CADD) software. Develops, reviews, analyzes, studies, implements, produces, recommends and disseminates geospatial data to support real-time presentation of geospatial data in a geographic information system (GIS) and hardcopy map production for a wide range of technical projects utilizing knowledge of engineering, geography, cartography, drafting, surveying, and software programming. Manage a wide range of unusually difficult and complex, multi-discipline construction projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities. Plans, leads surveys and validates precision surveys for design, construction control and as-built documentation using GPS and traditional techniques. Provides customer assistance, training, material resources, documentation support and information security support.

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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Position requires color vision
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to perform Temporary Duty
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall during contingencies or emergencies
• The employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license to travel between office, job sites and other activities in performance of assigned duties
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination
• Position requires considerable and strenuous physical exertions such as climbing tall ladders, walking in steep, rocky mountainous terrain with treacherous footing (cont.)
• regular visits to construction and outdoor sites, standing for long periods, and lifting objects weighting 50 lbs. or more under extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• 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 specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade of GS-10 for External Employees & GS-09 for Internal Employees or equivalent in other pay systems which has equipped me with experience necessary to perform the job. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive, practical, non-professional knowledge and abilities in civil, electrical, mechanical, structural and construction engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial applicable to a wide range of multiple engineering duties; ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems; ability to develop new methods, approaches, and procedures for facility, pavement and utility system project design and construction; Knowledge of construction and engineering practices, methods, techniques, limitations, cost, materials, systems, operations, processes and equipment and their application to facilities, pavements and utility systems; Knowledge of technical engineering design, geometric principles, computer design and drafting (CADD), surveying and GPS practices, methods, techniques, limitations, cost, materials, systems, operations, processes and equipment and their application to installation boundaries, topography, hydrography and built and natural features; Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil and structural characteristics of Holloman AFB, NM. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at (GS-10 for Externals) and (GS-09 for Internal) or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of symbols, terminology, and accepted standards (e.g., National CAD, A/E/C Cat Standard, BIM) and used in engineering drawings; and the equipment, facilities, and systems of civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering disciplines using Autodesk AutoCad CADD software to accomplish unusually difficult design and drafting assignments. 2. Comprehensive knowledge and ability in geospatial concepts, theories, principles (e.g. Geography, cartography, geometry, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, etc.) and standards (e.g. FGDC, SDSFIE, ISO) and their applications to geospatial practices, operations, and analysis using ESRI ArcGIS software to manage a military installation, bombing ranges and airspace. 3. Non-professional knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering concepts, principles and practices, a familiarity with architecture, and comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, terminology, symbols, materials, cost estimating, mathematical and engineering computations, codes, and contracting regulations and procedures that apply to facility, pavement and utility system maintenance, repair, alteration and construction projects. 4. Knowledge and skill in surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface. 5. Knowledge and ability to effectively manage construction and technical projects that include goal setting, planning, problem solving, effective communication, motivating, integration, scope setting, scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, procurement methods, risk management, political sensitivity, stakeholder management and leading complex interdisciplinary teams. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally (one-on-one and in front of audiences), digitally, and in writing; maintain good working relations; provide thorough and accurate information to co-workers, customers, coordinating organizations and contractors. 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 Holloman AFB 681 Second Street Bldg 222, Ste 201 Holloman AFB, NM 88330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]