Supervisory General Engineer

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service - and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (Portfolio Optimization Element Chief) (GS-0801-13) to work at the 316th CES on Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, MD.

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled and classified by a candidate meeting the qualifications of occupational series: 0801, 0810, 0830 or 0850.

Salary Range: $121,785 - $158,322

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.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now! MAX 2 page resume.

Qualifications/Requirements:

In this position you will serve as Chief and program manager, organizing, directing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees within the Civil Engineer Squadron Portfolio Optimization Element. The Element is the Squadron's management hub for contractor-executed construction projects including, but not limited to, architecture and engineering (A&E) service contracts, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, simplified acquisition of base engineer requirements (SABER) contracts, multiple award construction contracts (MACC), and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) to execute facility requirements.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Obtain & maintain a Secret clearance.

Education requirements: TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED.

Professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in one of the 50 states or territories is desired but not required.

An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.

May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary, professional asset management and engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and the DoD Planning.

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating these into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure.

Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer