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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force

Posted 6 days ago

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Andrews AFB, MD
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Job Description

Duties

  • Serves as Team Lead. Communicates and integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the Construction Managers team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.
  • Designs and develops layouts, drafting, statements of work, specification, and cost estimates; assembles proposal packages for new military projects for construction, alterations, maintenance, and/or repairs to various base facilities.
  • Technical representative for contracting officer. Interprets and clarifies plans, specifications, and other proposal documents.
  • Plans and directs the installation of complex systems and associated facilities and provides construction management and control over assigned construction contracts.
  • Performs inspection and surveillance of difficult and complex construction projects. Ensures contractor compliance with approved plans and specification for various construction contracts.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • 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.
  • The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver's license.
  • This is a drug testing position, and periodic random drug testing will be performed.
  • Five years of field experience in project management is desired.
  • Extensive building experience, construction estimating, and through understanding of materials and assemblies is required. Some college training and basic math is highly desired.
  • May be required at the convenience of the government to perform temporary duty travel by either government or commercial air transportation, and to utilize government furnished quarters and mess at temporary duty when available.
  • Professional contacts through memberships in professional organizations and personal contacts with pertinent authorities are desirable.
  • Must possess complete motor skills and manual dexterity to perform inspections in crawl spaces, tunnels, culverts, roofs etc. in accordance with AFOSHA standards.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.
  • This position must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience of technical and general engineering concepts, principles, work techniques, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds). Skills in applying a variety of engineering processes, concepts, regulations, policies, precedents, and techniques to resolve complex interrelated problems including work measurement, methods improvement, times standards, layout designs, and cost analysis. Experience of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify and evaluate system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.
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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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

1. Technical knowledge of general engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds).

2. Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

3. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.

4. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, time standards, layout designs, and cost analysis. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices essential for the accomplishment of projects.

5. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations. Ability to lead a subordinate workforce.

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.

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.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

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.

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.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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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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