Engineering Technician (Civil)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Homestead AFB, FL

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About The Position

The Engineering Technician (Civil) manages engineering services for the Engineering Flight, including services acquired through contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and Government Purchase Cards (GPCs). The position provides construction inspection for large and complex construction and utility projects and monitors execution of Base Operating System (BOS) contract work. It monitors major portions of project plans and specifications, reviews plans and specifications before contract advertisement for feasibility, and performs surveillance of BOS contractor modernization and repair work for which the Engineering Flight provided the design or significant technical guidance. The employee also prepares and maintains engineering spreadsheets, databases, reports, forms, correspondence, and other documentation.

The position requires specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of education and experience. The position is classified at the GS-09 level and is subject to applicable federal time-in-grade requirements. Work may occasionally involve travel away from the normal duty station and driving a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required, and the employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. A pre-employment physical is required. Depending on the appointment type, the employee may be required to complete a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, including knowledge of procedures for acquiring construction and engineering services through contracts, BPAs, and GPCs; practical knowledge of engineering methods and construction-related principles and practices; and knowledge of construction techniques sufficient to develop statements of work and interpret contract specifications and requirements.
• Alternatively, successful completion of two full years of graduate education or a directly related master's degree; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it meets at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-08 is required for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of engineering and services contracting terms, documentation, and processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and techniques, and skill in applying quality assurance plans and methods to service contract performance.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles related to construction practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications sufficient to read and interpret construction requirements.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas to compute service or construction costs and use computer-based programs to record and maintain related information.
• Ability to plan and organize work and meet deadlines.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• May need to drive a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driver's license may be required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must clearly document duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering services acquired through contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), or Government Purchase Cards (GPCs).
• Provide construction inspection for large and complex construction and utility projects.
• Monitor execution of Base Operating System (BOS) contract work.
• Monitor and control major segments of a variety of difficult project plans and specifications.
• Review project plans and specifications before contract advertisement to determine feasibility.
• Conduct surveillance of BOS contractor modernization and repair work for which the Engineering Flight provided design or significant technical guidance.
• Prepare and maintain engineering spreadsheets, databases, reports, forms, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Apply quality assurance plans and methods to service contract performance.
• Plan and organize work and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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