Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Two (2) Permanent, Terms, Interdisciplinary positions classified as a General Engineers/Architects/Civil Engineers/Mechanical Engineers/Electrical Engineers, GS-0801-0808-0810-0830-0850-13 to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Facility Engineering Directorate (CF), Military Design & Construction Division (CFM), Operations Design and Construction (CFMD) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX, but will be working remotely at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, AR. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission. The announcement opens 31 October 2024. This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

• These positions are TERM positions NOT to exceed 30 Sep 2027 but may be extended or lead to a permanent position.
• Position not eligible for telework.
• This position has been approved for remote work and duty location is at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB), AR. Occasional TDY’s to the home location (Installation mentioned in paragraph 2 above) MAY be required. Remote specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• Up to 25% Travel possible.
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $103,409 - $134,435 (includes locality). Qualifications/Requirements: The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a senior professional for the Facility Engineering (CF) Directorate, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), a Field Operating Agency (FOA). Performs facilities engineering program and project management for segments of a variety of CF programs and funding sources for US and host nations to include Military Construction Program (MILCON); Military Family Housing (MFH); Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) Program; Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Demolition (SRM-D or FSRM As an AFCEC Project Manager (PM), executes projects for substantial new construction, renovations, and improvements for real property facilities, encompassing highly specialized or unique requirements, in accordance with all DoD, Air Force, international agreements, and applicable host nation laws and regulations. Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and other expert personnel at federal agencies, higher headquarters (HQ USAF, AF MAJCOMs, and FOAs) installation organizations, host nation agencies, other military services, and private organizations to ensure effective identification, evaluation, and provide a unique solution to complex engineering project management issues. Provides resource management support. Provides technical expertise to activities, staff, installations, and other organizations in order to resolve difficult/unusual facilities planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance problems/issues. Communicates critical issues to staff agencies, installations and superiors.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report", upon appointment, and annually thereafter in accordance with DODD 5500.7. RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
• Professional knowledge of a wide range of engineering or architectural theories, concepts, principles, practices, techniques and methods to apply advanced concepts and principles to building design, construction processes, and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of design/construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and contracting procedures relevant to executing assigned contracts/projects.
• Knowledge of current U.S. laws and regulations, as they pertain to Facility Engineering. Knowledge of standard programming, budget, and funding processes.
• Ability to forecast, develop, and evaluate resource requirements pertaining to assigned project(s), and develop concise written technical information appropriate for any specific audience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
• For General Engineer (0801), Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830) & Electrical Engineer (0850): 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.
• For Architect (0808): Degree: Architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. ***Please provide college transcripts*** ***Failure to submit a resume will result in non-consideration for this position*** Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at https://www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.” U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.