Engineering Technician

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide programming and base development technical engineering support performing the more difficult and complex tasks for new construction, renovations, and improvement projects of real property facilities including utility systems at Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and other tenant organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft .
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force civilian drug-testing program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to CONT (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing.
• The selectee must sign statement acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP
• MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10 level FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS and GS-09 level FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS , or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of rules or operations for projects involving specialized or complicated procedures requiring substantial training or experience in methods and practices of drafting techniques sufficient to produce engineering drawings involving original, novel, and/or complex designs.
• Knowledge and experience is required to exercise judgment to interpret drawings, plans and specifications and take action or make recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation or analysis.
• Considerable time is spent searching for information and in discussions with the designer to understand the design concept, to obtain information needed to make the drawings, and to ensure appropriate interaction between components.
• Knowledge and experience in using standard mathematical formulas to make computations; identify and correct deficiencies; and prepare and present reports and documentation requiring a high degree of precision and using a variety of projection techniques to portray unusual or complex designs.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
• One year at the GS-10 level FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS and one year at the GS-09 level FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level .
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• General and practical knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, principles, practices, and techniques; familiarity with engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, utilities, etc).
• Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, and budget systems; work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds; automated data processing system capabilities and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
• Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles and surveying methods, equipment, and techniques of measurements to identify project requirements.
• Ability to plan and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
• You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and recommends for approval clients' requests for new construction, renovation, and improvements of real property facilities including utility systems.
• Coordinates projects with engineers in a variety of disciplines and/or with architects.
• Works with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering/architectural authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed facility programs/projects.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed