Engineering Technician (Civil)

Air Mobility Command•McGuire AFB, NJ

About The Position

The Engineering Technician (Civil) provides expert civil engineering technical support for stand-alone, non-recurring and multi-year recurring service repair contracts. The position develops and modifies moderately complex contract requirements and performs surveillance and management of contractor performance. The technician serves as a team member and integrates the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into Civil Engineering quality assurance strategies, goals, objectives, and procedures. Contracted services must meet applicable Department of Defense and Air Force directives, public laws, engineering and industry standards, building and trade codes, environmental regulations, and occupational safety requirements. The position develops and manages moderately complex civil engineer maintenance and repair service contracts. It interfaces with customers, defines requirements, and develops preliminary designs, plans, and specifications for moderately complex facility projects completed through Self Help, in-house work, non-recurring service contracts, and the SABER Program. The employee follows health, safety, and environmental procedures and works in a manner that promotes a safe work environment. The role may involve occasional travel, work at one of three Joint Base locations on limited notice, uncommon or rotating shifts, overtime, and emergency response, including on weekends. The incumbent may support natural disasters, major accidents, distinguished visitor preparations, inspections, or other duties as needed. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply depending on appointment type.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the basic occupational requirement involving technical work in fields such as drafting, surveying, construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, architecture, or electrical or mechanical systems; qualifying trade or craft experience may count when it provides intensive knowledge of engineering principles and methods.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent is required. Specialized experience includes civil engineer maintenance and repair practices, building codes, related commercial practices and market conditions, trade standards, and developing criteria to evaluate contractor responsibility and performance.
Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-08 is required for GS-09.
Knowledge of civil engineering standards and practices for maintaining, repairing, and operating Air Force real property and related trades and systems, including HVAC, power production, and electronic controls.
Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, safety requirements, methods, materials, equipment, applicable codes, and environmental regulations.
Knowledge of business practices and market conditions relevant to civil engineering programs and technical requirements.
Ability to apply mathematical formulas to construction costs, negotiate contract changes, and use computer-based programs to maintain records.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing reports, procurement memoranda, contract provisions, and supporting documents.
Ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines, respond to changing programs and emergencies, interpret and apply rules and procedures, and recommend timely and economical solutions.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Must appropriately handle and safeguard sensitive material in accordance with security regulations.
Must drive a motor vehicle; a valid driver’s license is required as appropriate.
Must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate tact and courtesy in daily contact with personnel at all levels.
May be required to work uncommon tours of duty, unusual or rotating shifts, overtime, and emergency assignments, including weekends.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station and may travel on military or civilian aircraft or vessels.
May be temporarily transferred to any of three Joint Base locations on limited notice.
May be subject to random drug testing.
Depending on appointment type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Maintain surveillance over moderately complex civil engineer base maintenance and repair service contracts.
Serve as a team member and integrate organizational plans, mission, vision, and values into Civil Engineering quality assurance strategies and procedures.
Ensure contracted civil engineer services comply with applicable DoD and Air Force directives, laws, codes, standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
Develop and manage moderately complex civil engineer maintenance and repair service contracts.
Interface with customers, define requirements, and develop preliminary designs, plans, and specifications for facility projects performed through Self Help, in-house work, non-recurring service contracts, and the SABER Program.
Use automated data processing equipment and programs to administer contractor-compliance documentation and record adherence to quality-control performance criteria.
Assist in developing performance work statements and evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.
Apply mathematical formulas to compute construction costs and negotiate contract changes; record and maintain related information using computer-based programs.
Prepare clear reports, procurement memoranda, contract provisions, and supporting documentation.
Plan, organize, and complete work to deadlines, changing program needs, and emergency requirements; analyze applicable rules and recommend timely, economical solutions.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures and promote a safe work environment.
Travel or provide support at geographically separated units, other Joint Base locations, training events, or emergency-response assignments as required.
Perform other related duties, including base preparation for distinguished visitors or inspections.