Engineering Technician

Air Force Global Strike Command•Whiteman AFB, MO

17h

About The Position

The Engineering Technician provides programming and base development technical engineering support, performing difficult and complex work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects involving real property facilities and utility systems. The position evaluates client requests and coordinates project planning and development with engineers, architects, organizational managers, budget personnel, and higher-level engineering authorities. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The employee must safeguard sensitive or classified information and may travel on temporary duty by military or commercial aircraft. Overtime may be required on an unscheduled or emergency basis. The position is subject to the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and applicable probationary or trial-period requirements. This is an acquisition demonstration project position, NH-2 equivalent to GS-05 through GS-08. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, a related bachelor’s degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Education used for qualification must be documented with transcripts.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-04), pay band (NJ-01), or equivalent; qualifying experience involves technical job knowledge, critical thinking, and accountability for programs or projects.
Alternatively, a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with courses related to the occupation; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
General and practical knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, principles, practices, and techniques, and familiarity with engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, structural, and utilities.
Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, expenditure restrictions, and automated data-processing capabilities and economic usage.
Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic methods and surveying methods, equipment, and measurement techniques used to identify project requirements.
Ability to plan and record site and facility surveys and inspections.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in varied situations and recommend timely, economical solutions.
Valid driver’s license; the position requires driving a motor vehicle.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information.
Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if requested.
Submit a resume; applicants using education to qualify must submit college transcripts.
For part-time or unpaid experience to be credited, clearly identify duties and responsibilities and total hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

Evaluate client requests for new construction, renovation, and improvements to real property and utility systems, and recommend whether they should be approved.
Coordinate projects with engineers and architects across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental disciplines to address design and construction considerations.
Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, and higher-level engineering authorities to develop proposed facility programs and obtain approval.
Plan and document site and facility surveys and inspections.
Research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures, and recommend timely and economical solutions.
Support program planning, budgeting, financial control, and project or program execution within assigned areas of responsibility.