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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer NH-0801-03 to work at the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Cape Canaveral Space Station, Cocoa Beach, FL.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional General Engineer or Architect performing operations and maintenance (O&M) engineering duties in support of a military installation.
The successful candidate will have a broad engineering background with experience in areas such as HVAC, electrical systems, pavements, wastewater infrastructure, structural systems, and facility engineering. The ability to evaluate complex infrastructure requirements, identify potential issues, develop practical solutions, and provide sound technical recommendations is essential. This position requires an engineer who can work effectively with a diverse customer base and mission partners, including commercial launch providers such as SpaceX, Space Force organizations, contractors, and other base customers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Most importantly, the ideal candidate will understand that their engineering expertise directly contributes to the safe, reliable, and successful execution of space launch operations and national security missions at one of the nation's premier space launch installations.
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Salary Range: $76,463 - $118,204. Does not include locality pay
Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
AcqDemo positions are exempt from the 180 day restriction in 5 USC 3326, Appointments of retired members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of Defense, when filled using AcqDemo-specific direct hire authorities. This clarification will materially accelerate hiring actions involving recently retired active-duty service members.
Position not eligible for telework or remote work.
Up to 25% Travel requirements.
AFCS Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 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), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Education requirements: Degree accredited by ABET in Civil Engineering -- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/
Duties:
Performs planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering.
Manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering and knowledge of architecture and other engineering and disciplines to ensure overall compliance with contracted specifications, schedules, etc.
Plans, programs, budgets, and executes required projects in support of assigned programs. Uses cost estimating tools to produce government estimates, program projects, and compete for funding in Air Force corporate processes.
Performs work in facilities operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. Supports or serves as Activity Management Plan (AMP) Manager responsible for developing short and long range facilities and infrastructure priorities and requirements.
Provides consulting services and project coordination. Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, and describe physical and technical features and phenomena.
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
. Professional knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, and architectural concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering related disciplines.
Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues; of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds
Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management.
Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and technique / skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings.
Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.
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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.