CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5) Job in Peoria, IL

Vacancy No. IL-12686222-AF-25-005 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $88,621.00 to $115,213.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/18/2025 Close Date 2/17/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Peoria, IL


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5904800 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 18 MARCH 2025. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Duties

As a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5), GS-0810-12, you will provide supervisory and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing the engineering shops and production control function.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

  • Perform extensive mathematical and technical calculations in Civil Engineering.
  • Establish metrics and utilize analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
  • Determine and coordinate acquisition and use of money, manpower, equipment, and material.
  • Consider a variety of elements in determining funds available, contour of land, soil condition, weather, and its effect upon building material and new engineering concepts.
  • Coordinate with other engineers and offices on higher echelon approved projects.
  • Provide technical instructions and information on engineering, and other technical requirements and assign phases of projects to subordinates.
  • In staff meetings and daily activities, present briefings on acquisitions, construction, operation, maintenance, and financial management concerning real property facilities.
  • Identify and discuss problems as well as corrective actions being taken, program status, and related matters of interest to supervisor and staff.
  • Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules.
  • Exercise authority in planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating engineering activities.
  • Perform self-assessments and present detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor.
  • Plan, schedule, and assign work and ensure uniform application of regulations, policies, directives, and professional engineering practices.
  • Provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of policy, investigative, inspection/exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues.
  • Identify requirements and initiate requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.
  • Make decisions in line with prior organization policy and planning, such as priority of new construction, acceptance of completed work, facility disposal, real estate acquisition, utilization, or disposal actions.
  • Delegate authority, ensure coordination, and develop new managerial methods and techniques to increase program effectiveness and decrease costs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the TAG.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
  • PCS expenses may be authorized.
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
  • FOR TITLE 5 (external announcements) This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. file:///C:/Users/1616598224.CIV/OneDrive%20-%20US%20Army/Desktop/PPP%20DD%203145-2%20Checklist.pdf
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training for management, supervision, or performance of (1) planning, designing, construction, and/or maintaining structures and facilities; and (2) investigating, measuring, surveying, and mapping the earth's physical features.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized supervisory experience in managing the function of work to be performed. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

You MUST meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position: Degree - professional engineering.

To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.


You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information


Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  1. Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  2. OFFICIAL transcript (ABET accredited).

Other supporting documents (as applicable):
  • Certifications
  • DD-214
  • SF-50
  • Official Transcript (Copy)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12686222

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Ashley Jackson
Address
IL 182 AW
2416 S Falcon Blvd
Peoria, IL 61607
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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