Civil Engineer

Air National Guard Units • Meridian, MS

10h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with no military requirement. The Civil Engineer (GS-0810-12), Position Description Number PDT5904800, is part of the Mississippi National Guard. The role provides supervisory and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing engineering shops and production control, and provides technical support and guidance on standards and code requirements to assigned sections.

The position plans, schedules, and assigns subordinate work; sets priorities; manages workload and resources; reviews completed work; evaluates organizational performance; and advises the supervisor on issues affecting work accomplishment. It is responsible for acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of real property facilities and related management, engineering, and support activities, including real estate, facility programs and budgets, utilities, structures, and services such as snow removal, pest control, and fire prevention.

The Civil Engineer represents the Base Architect/Engineer in meetings with military commands, tenant organizations, engineering agencies, airports, and federal, state, and local representatives. The position coordinates plans, shares information, recommends policies and procedures, and makes decisions consistent with established policy and planning. It provides technical direction to architects, engineers, technicians, and draftsmen; reviews project work and directs necessary changes; and oversees record drawings, project files, budget data, and project capitalization. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. It is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster, up to 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. The role also carries environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• General experience managing, supervising, or performing work involving the planning, design, construction, or maintenance of structures and facilities; investigation, measurement, surveying, or mapping of the earth's physical features; or related research and development.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Meet the professional engineering education requirement through an ABET-accredited engineering curriculum, qualifying coursework in engineering science or physics, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.
• Be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Comply with the restriction that a person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Complete the online questionnaire in Application Manager and include narrative descriptions in the resume demonstrating how general, specialized, and other requirements are met.
• If subject to the Military Selective Service Act, be registered for Selective Service to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work to promote an even workflow, coordinate schedules with managers and customers, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Plan and assign subordinate work based on organizational priorities, assignment requirements, and staff experience, training, and abilities.
• Balance workloads; provide guidance on policy, investigative, inspection, exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues; and structure assignments economically and effectively.
• Review mission, functions, and staffing; identify resource needs and request personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, or space as needed.
• Establish performance metrics and analysis systems, review subordinate work, conduct self-assessments, report findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assess and revise policies and procedures to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Oversee acquisition, accountability, and disposal of real estate and manage planning, programming, and financial management for facility maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Provide or oversee utility services, structural and equipment maintenance and repair, snow removal, pest control, fire prevention, and engineering services.
• Represent the Base Architect/Engineer at meetings and conferences with command staff, tenant organizations, engineering agencies, airports, and federal, state, and local representatives.
• Coordinate plans, exchange information, recommend policies and procedures, and stay informed about architecture and engineering developments.
• Make decisions consistent with established policy and planning regarding construction priorities, work acceptance, facility disposal, and real estate acquisition, utilization, or disposal.
• Provide technical instructions on architectural, engineering, and other technical requirements and assign project phases to subordinate architects, engineers, technicians, and draftsmen.
• Review project work during progress and at completion, directing changes to ensure technically accurate layouts, designs, computations, specifications, and estimates.
• Direct and review record drawings and related files, annual budget data and revisions, and project capitalization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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