Civil Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

5h

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; it does not accept applications, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled through the flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the flyer’s “How to Apply” section. Applicants who respond will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Civil Engineer may serve as a project lead, program manager, team lead, or member of an integrated team, providing technical guidance to a technical workforce and meeting customer requirements for products and services. The role plans, designs, lays out, and provides maintenance for real-property buildings, structures, utility systems, and associated plant and technical equipment. It also covers test facilities, industrial facilities, laboratories, and other specialized or general-purpose facilities. The engineer oversees facility construction and is responsible for land-use planning.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or DP-03 pay band, demonstrating knowledge of facility designs and the ability to manage facility, airfield, waterfront-structure, or utility-system design and construction projects. Relevant experience includes applying Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes, reviewing contractor submittals, conducting site inspections, and estimating project costs. Applicants must also meet the stated civil-engineering education or education-and-experience qualifications and submit transcripts with their application packages.

The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), requiring certification in the assigned functional area and tier, along with continuous learning points, within established timeframes. Travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas may be required, potentially including remote or isolated sites. The employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and required continuous learning points, within established timeframes.
• Be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 or DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Demonstrate knowledge of facility designs and ability to manage design and construction projects for facilities, airfields, waterfront structures, or utility systems.
• Have experience applying Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes, reviewing contractor submittals, conducting site inspections, and estimating project costs.
• Meet the basic civil-engineering education requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, or an eligible combination of education and experience as described in the posting.
• Submit transcripts with the application package.
• Retired military members appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project lead, program manager, team lead, or member of an integrated team or group.
• Provide technical guidance to a technical workforce and meet customer requirements for products and services.
• Plan, design, lay out, and provide maintenance for real-property buildings, structures, utility systems, and associated plant and technical equipment.
• Plan, design, lay out, and provide maintenance for test facilities, industrial facilities, laboratories, and other specialized or general-purpose facilities.
• Oversee facility construction.
• Conduct land-use planning.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior