Supervisory General Engineer - Interdisciplinary

Air Mobility Command•Charleston AFB, SC

About The Position

The Supervisory General Engineer plans, organizes, and directs an Element’s activities and develops goals and objectives aligned with organization and Engineering Flight objectives. The role includes supervisory personnel-management responsibilities, advising employees on management policies and procedures, and representing the Element with installation and functional-area organizations. The position communicates and coordinates issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, and community officials. It directs development and execution of the Element budget and preparation of Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) documentation supporting engineering planning. This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function that must continue uninterrupted after an emergency and through full resumption of functions. It is a designated non-critical Acquisition Professional Development Program position in Facilities Engineering. The employee must meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA certification requirements within 24 months of assignment and complete 80 continuous-learning points every 24 months. The role may require travel away from the normal duty station, driving, emergency-response duties, and access to facilities and infrastructure at construction or other base sites.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet the basic OPM qualification requirements for one of the listed occupational series: Community Planning (0020), General Engineering (0801), Architecture (0808), Civil Engineering (0810), Mechanical Engineering (0830), or Electrical Engineering (0850).
  • At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including knowledge of professional engineering and/or planning principles and processes for developing a composite installation and public complex; planning and program management; business and economic principles; financial management; and PPBS.
  • Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
  • Meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA certification requirements within 24 months of assignment and achieve 80 continuous-learning points every 24 months.
  • Knowledge of safety, security, personnel-management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Skill in evaluating scientific and engineering technologies and applying them to installation infrastructure.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct work operations and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior officials across government and industry.
  • A valid driver's license may be required if the employee must drive a motor vehicle.
  • Must register for Selective Service if applicable.
  • Must provide transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.
  • May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays; travel away from the normal duty station; serve on an Emergency Response Force; and access facilities or infrastructure involving climbing, crawling, or extensive walking.
  • Depending on appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, or Professional Community Planning accreditation, in one of the 50 states or territories.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Element.
  • Develop Element goals and objectives that integrate organization and Engineering Flight objectives.
  • Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities.
  • Advise and counsel employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
  • Represent the Element with installation and functional-area organizations.
  • Communicate and coordinate Element issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, and community officials.
  • Direct development and execution of the Element budget and preparation of PPBS documentation supporting engineering planning.
  • Evaluate and incorporate current scientific and engineering technologies into planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of installation natural and built infrastructure.
  • Analyze, plan, organize, and direct work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources.
  • Mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
  • Communicate with senior officials in federal and local government and industry.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on appointment type and employment status.
  • PCS may be paid when authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
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