It takes more than 170,000 Air Force Federal employees to fly, fix, fight and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. In the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS); we support the men and women in uniform and provide every kind of support service needed to fulfill the Air Force mission
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Engineering Flight Chief, (GS-0801-14) at the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, MD. This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional, highly autonomous technical leader to serve as the Engineering Flight Chief (CEN). Operating with broad delegated authority, you will independently lead and direct an engineering flight responsible for a $1B+ capital project portfolio. As a second-level supervisor, you will plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-phase design and construction programs that directly support presidential airlift, national-level leaders, and critical mission partners.
RANGE: $93
AFCS BENEFITS:
Paid Time Off:11 Federal Holidays each year13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Selective Placement Factor: A current professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in one of the 50 states or territories is required for this position.
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All federal resumes must be no more than two (2) pages.
Qualifications/Requirements: As the Engineering Flight Chief, you'll guide multidisciplinary engineers, manage complex infrastructure programs, shape long-range planning, and deliver high impact projects that keep Joint Base Andrews ready for any mission. This role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and program management to drive innovation, resilience, and world-class engineering outcomes.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
Education requirements: 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.
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment, as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS).
3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
SIMILAR JOB TITLES: Engineering Flight Chief, Chief Engineering Division, Supervisory General Engineer.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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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
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- Dice Id: 80183429
- Position Id: 8e8c7f3c485d0ed4f42b022dd54f0714
- Posted 3 days ago
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