Engineer (Place Acquire Intern)

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Little Rock AFB, AR

18h

About The Position

The Air Force Civilian Service Force Renewal Programs recruit students and recent graduates with management and leadership potential for careers as federal employees. Participants receive training and developmental opportunities to build competence and prepare for required training and developmental assignments. This announcement covers Civil Engineer (GS-0810), Mechanical Engineer (GS-0830), and Electrical Engineer (GS-0850) positions at the GS-07 and GS-09 levels.

At GS-07, engineers perform specific, limited assignments that are generally minor phases of broader engineering work. They use computer software, including information management, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and project-tracking programs; help coordinate work with other engineers and architects; and follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.

At GS-09, engineers participate in design for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and utility systems. They prepare or contribute to architect and engineer statements of work, coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects, and keep current with emerging technologies. Alongside design work, they may less frequently perform construction management, programming and base development, or operations and maintenance work. They must comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Positions are Air Force-wide and may be permanent or term, with full-time or part-time schedules. Pay varies by geographic location. Selected candidates must complete applicable training and regulatory requirements, maintain required certifications, meet federal suitability requirements, and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Mobility may be required during or after training, and occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet the basic engineering education or equivalent training and experience requirements, including qualifying engineering education or coursework in engineering sciences and physics.
• For GS-07 qualification, complete a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and meet Superior Academic Achievement requirements, or have one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-05.
• For GS-09 qualification, have one year of graduate-level study in a qualifying field, a qualifying master's or higher degree, one year of specialized experience, or an acceptable combination of graduate education and experience.
• Meet the stated GPA requirement: at least 2.95 overall or 3.45 in qualifying major-field coursework, subject to the announcement's rules for non-graded credits.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Meet suitability requirements for federal employment and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Successfully complete all training and regulatory requirements identified in the applicable training plan.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain job-related certifications if required.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Be willing to relocate during or after completion of training if required.
• Have direct deposit, as required for federal employees.
• Some positions may be subject to drug testing.
• Be prepared to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Occasionally travel away from the normal duty station, potentially on military or commercial aircraft.
• Provide clear descriptions of duties and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed; qualifying volunteer experience may receive credit.
• For student or recent-graduate appointment eligibility, meet the stated definitions for current post-secondary students or recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific, limited engineering assignments under prescribed methods, typically as part of broader work led by a higher-grade engineer.
• Use information management, CADD, project-tracking, and other relevant software to support engineering work and help solve engineering problems.
• Participate in design for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and utility systems.
• Prepare or participate in preparing architect and engineer statements of work.
• Coordinate projects with engineers in other disciplines and with architects.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies to help prevent programmed development from becoming prematurely obsolete.
• As needed, perform construction management, programming/base development, and/or operations and maintenance functions.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and work in a way that enhances workplace safety.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and schedule.
• Student loan repayment and recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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