General Engineer

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This career-broadening position develops the executive career broadener’s leadership competencies, technical occupational competencies, and business skills while supporting the mission and functions of the organization and the Air Force Civil Engineering Civilian Career Enhancement Program. Career Broadening assignments provide developmental experience for high-potential, mid-level managers, including opportunities to gain experience at various organizational levels and in different work environments.

The role provides oversight and policy support for Air Force facility energy programs and installation facility operations, energy, and Civil Engineer Operations functions. It also represents Air Force concerns at senior strategic meetings and conferences and prepares studies, background papers, and other documents, delivers presentations, and leads or serves on steering committees. Travel away from the normal duty station may occasionally be required, including overnight travel. Work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours may occasionally be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement; mobility is a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet the OPM basic requirements for professional engineering positions through an engineering degree, an accepted combination of education and experience, or an eligible related curriculum with the specified professional engineering experience.
• Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service at GS-13 or higher, or equivalent in an alternate pay system, within the Federal Civil Service when the federal time-in-grade requirement applies.
• Professional knowledge of program management and engineering concepts, principles, and practices, including comprehensive planning, asset management, mechanical, civil, electrical, and environmental engineering, and Air Force Civil Engineering goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods and techniques, including Business Process Reengineering and the Air Force Service Development and Delivery Process.
• Ability to assess subordinate organization programs against USAF requirements and use change management approaches, project lifecycle phases, and performance metrics to develop timely, economical solutions.
• Ability to research and interpret congressional language, public laws, and Department of War and federal agency regulations and policies and incorporate them into Air Force policy and guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain productive working relationships, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and influence diverse organizations.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight travel.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours, work shifts, or work overtime or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform career-broadening assignments to develop leadership competencies and business skills in the civil engineer functional community.
• Provide oversight to ensure effective policy for the Air Force Civil Engineer in developing and managing facility energy programs.
• Establish, interpret, and implement policies, guidance, and procedures for oversight and management of installation facility operations, energy, and Civil Engineer Operations functions.
• Represent Air Force concerns at senior strategic meetings and conferences.
• Prepare staff studies, bullet background papers, and other documents to meet special needs.
• Develop and deliver oral presentations.
• Lead or serve on steering committees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

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