GENERAL ENGINEER (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Sioux Falls, SD

11h

About The Position

This National Guard position is a General Engineer, GS-0801-12, Position Description Number NGD1551000, in the 114th Fighter Wing (114 FW), located in the ANG Base Engineering Division. It is a permanent Title 32 Excepted Service position for members of the South Dakota Air National Guard or people eligible to join. The position requires National Guard membership, a compatible military assignment, and officer incumbency; the selectee must wear the military uniform. The role is open as a commissioning opportunity and requires assignment to compatible military AFSC 32E3G, with a military grade up to Major.

The engineer may assume the duties of the Base Architect/Engineer in that person's absence and provides supervisory and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing engineering shops and production control. The position provides technical support and guidance on standards and code requirements to assigned sections, and develops engineered solutions for technical problems that subordinates cannot resolve. These problems may require extensive mathematical and technical calculations in civil, mechanical, electrical, general engineering, or architecture.

The incumbent plans and develops architecture and engineering functions that support state Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions. The role provides subordinate guidance and team leadership to Non-Dual Status and Dual Status employees, and fosters teamwork among service providers and customers to meet state Air National Guard requirements. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Irregular and compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Officer incumbency is required; rank must be officer up to Major, and the selected individual must be assigned to compatible military AFSC 32E3G.
• Meet the engineering education requirements: an acceptable bachelor's degree in engineering, or qualifying education and experience demonstrated through an accepted professional registration or licensure, written examination, specified academic coursework, or related curriculum and professional engineering experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including experience preparing technical and engineering drawings; developing new or substantially modified methods and approaches for Civil Engineering functions; coordinating and negotiating with contractors and other personnel on engineering and administrative matters; and supervising and leading others in the Engineering Occupational Series.
• Knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences, engineering principles, and accepted practices.
• Skill applying fundamental and diversified engineering concepts, theories, and practices to achieve objectives.
• Skill communicating, writing, and evaluating technical reports.
• Skill writing specifications, interpreting working drawings, reading engineering drawings and specifications, and estimating time and material costs or similar engineering work.
• Skill planning, designing, acquiring, and executing maintenance, repair, and construction projects for real property facilities.
• Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Irregular and compensatory hours may be required; the position may require duty related to state emergencies or disasters.

Responsibilities

• May assume the duties of the Base Architect/Engineer in that person's absence.
• Provide supervisory and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing engineering shops and production control.
• Provide technical support to assigned sections and guidance on standards and code requirements.
• Develop engineered solutions to technical problems that subordinates cannot resolve, using calculations in civil, mechanical, electrical, general engineering, or architecture as needed.
• Provide subordinate guidance and team leadership to Non-Dual Status and Dual Status employees.
• Plan and develop architecture and engineering functions supporting state Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions.
• Foster teamwork among service providers and customers to meet state Air National Guard requirements.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered depending on budget.
• Federal benefits may include Flexible Spending Accounts, health insurance, annual leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and a retirement program.

What This Job Offers

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