GENERAL ENGINEER

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position responsible for serving in a dual-hatted full-time support (FTS) capacity as: (1) the NAF/A7X Readiness and Emergency Management Division Chief and (2) as an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Numbered Air Force (NAF) Civil Engineer (CE) program manager and technical engineering consultant for the NAF and all of its subordinate CE units/functions.

• Applies professional engineering experience, while administering the NAF Civil Engineer (CE) Readiness Program.
• Serves as the NAF CE technical expert, subject matter expert, engineering consultant, and advisor to the NAF/A4/7 Director, NAF Commander, NAF CE unit personnel, and HQ AFRC staff on NAF-unique issues.
• Represents the NAF and Command at conferences and meetings. Makes recommendations on construction features, NAF CE missions, policy, delegated, authority, and other questions as they occur.
• Analyzes and applies systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, maintain, and document project requirements.
• Communicates current HA USAF, HA AFRC, Lead Major Command (LMAJCOM), and NAF management policies and procedures for unit mission accomplishment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 22 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of Lt. Col, AFSC: 032E4. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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 OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure, written test, specified academic courses or related curriculum.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: mastery of two or more professional engineering disciplines, including advanced concepts, principles, and practices of engineering so as to be able to serve as a "program manager" and as the "subject matter expert" to resolve difficult facilities engineering problems and issues, and plan, design, monitor, and evaluate complex facilities engineering programs and Projects.

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:

• Mastery of two or more professional engineering disciplines, including advanced concepts, principles, and practices of engineering so as to be able to serve as a "program manager" and as the "subject-matter expert" to resolve difficult facilities engineering problems and issues, and plan, design, monitor, and evaluate complex facilities engineering programs and projects.
• Advanced knowledge of the regulations, policies and procedures of several engineering disciplines to review, analyze, and to provide expert advice and innovative recommendations on and execute a myriad of engineering projects and programs.
• Advanced knowledge of program management techniques to ensure high-level monitoring and evaluation of multiple engineering issues and problems.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive engineering related exercise scenarios and studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad and important, engineering operational and mission related contingency areas.
• Ability to execute programs, projects and studies (long-range and short-range) within established financial and time constraints.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of an organization.
• Ability to lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues, and maintains good order, discipline and working relations.
• Ability to manage and supervise a small office, including budgeting, safety, etc.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION ARE:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position. As such, must sign a "mobility agreement" and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve military requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities.
• Incumbent must hold a valid professional engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• Employee may be required to perform TDY, using military or commercial aircraft.
• Unusual tours of duty or extended hours may be required resulting in employee being required to work uncommon tours of duty.
• Ability to effectively operate computer software programs in support of assigned NAF/A7X and NAF/CE programs.
• Incumbent must obtain and retain an appropriate security clearance.

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 to check accreditation.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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