Civil Engineer - Interdisciplinary

Air Education and Training Command•Keesler AFB, MS

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide systematic and integrated management of natural infrastructure and real property assets to effectively execute the installation's mission, sustain quality of life, and optimize delivery of products and services. The position oversees the base Engineering Program for existing facilities and systems and planned improvements, with the goal of increasing operational efficiency through professional knowledge of architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. It provides professional advice on Sustainable Design and Engineering practices and serves as a consulting architect/engineer on design aspects of assigned projects. The incumbent keeps abreast of emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure facility equipment, projects, and strategies remain relevant and functional.

Requirements

Meet the applicable basic education or other qualification requirements for Architecture (0808), Civil Engineering (0810), Mechanical Engineering (0830), or Electrical Engineering (0850).
Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including experience with architectural/engineering concepts and practices across a broad range of design; design and construction practices; design parameters, project justifications, and specifications; drafting techniques and working drawings; and coordination across architectural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering disciplines.
For merit promotion applicants subject to federal time-in-grade rules, have one year at the GS-11 level to qualify for the GS-12 level.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional architectural/engineering concepts and practices related to engineering management, systems design, and/or construction; engineering management program development; health, safety, and environmental requirements; planning and budgeting; facility systems; and information systems used for lifecycle cost analysis and engineering modeling.
Demonstrate the ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules and procedures; recommend timely and economical solutions; plan and organize work; coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and maintain good working relations.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements if male.
Obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance or favorable background check.
Be prepared for occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Be prepared to drive a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driver's license may be required.
Submit transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education credentials must be shown equivalent to conventional U.S. education.

Responsibilities

Oversee the base Engineering Program for existing facilities and systems and planned improvements.
Apply professional architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering knowledge to improve base operational efficiency.
Provide professional advice on Sustainable Design and Engineering practices.
Serve as a consulting architect/engineer on design aspects of assigned projects.
Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices to keep facility equipment, projects, and strategies relevant and functional.