• Maintains surveillance over moderately complex civil engineer base maintenance and repair service contracts.
• Serves as a Team Member.
• Develops and manages moderately complex civil engineer maintenance and repair service contracts.
• Responsible for customer interface, definition of requirements, and development of preliminary designs, plans, and specifications for moderately complex facility projects accomplished by Self Help, in-house, non-recurring service contract, and SABER Program.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination. Work may require repeated exposure to some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces, (Continued)
• recurring bending, crouching, climbing, or lifting of moderately heavy items weighing 50 lbs. or less and may require frequent visits to construction, industrial, or other outdoor sites. Have the ability to climb ladders at the height of 30 feet.
• In accordance with security regulations, appropriately handles and safeguards sensitive material to reduce potential compromise.
• Work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. As appropriate, a valid driver's license is required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to provide support to geographically separated units, or to attend advanced training classes/seminars. Travel may be on military or civilian aircraft or vessels. (Continued)
• The work may involve the temporary transfer to any 1 of 3 Joint Base locations with limited notice to supplement a manpower shortfall.
• Incumbent may be required to occasionally work uncommon tours of duty, unusual or rotating shifts, or overtime.
• Performs other related duties as required (i.e., - base preparation actions for distinguished visitors/inspections, etc.)
• May be required to respond to emergencies, including weekends and be assigned to other details such as 87 CES Damage Control Center during real-world natural disasters and major accident responses.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. (Continued)
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Incumbent must be emotionally stable, able to work under extreme pressure, and display a degree of tact and courtesy necessary for effective daily contact with all levels of personnel base-wide.
• 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 probationary period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trail period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0802-09, Engineering Technical Series. For more information click HERE.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in civil engineer maintenance and repair practices and building codes, commercial business practices and market conditions that relate to many technical trades and engineering professions. Skilled in recognizing and specifying standards of these trades, and developing requirements to evaluate performance criterion, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. The work typically involves numerous phases of work, and coordination of aircraft hangar doors maintenance, electric personnel doors maintenance, fire training sites maintenance, airfield and street striping, airfield rubber removal and friction testing, concrete apron repair and replacement, forest tree maintenance, cold storage maintenance and repair, washer/dryer maintenance and repair, etc., performed solely or in conjunction with projects for responsibility of monitoring has been assigned.

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Education: I have Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology. Note: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of civil engineer standards, practices, and techniques used to maintain, repair, and operate AF real property including nonprofessional architectural and engineering, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HV AC), power production, electronic controls, heavy equipment, and entomology. Wark typically involves skills required to provide oversight of numerous phases of work, and coordination of aircraft hangar doors maintenance, electric personnel doors maintenance, fire training sites maintenance, airfield and street striping, airfield rubber removal and friction testing, concrete apron repair and replacement, forest tree maintenance, cold storage maintenance and repair, washer/dryer maintenance and repair, etc., solely or in conjunction with projects for which responsibility of contract administration and monitoring has been assigned.

2. Knowledge of engineering and construction industry standards and safety requirements, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with DoD and AF directives, federal, state, and local codes and environmental regulations as well as using automated data processing equipment and programs to administer documentation of contractor compliance and record adherence to quality control performance criteria.

3. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions as they relate to civil engineer programs and technical requirements to assist developing performance work statements and evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.

4. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to compute construction costs, negotiate changes to contracts, and use computer-based programs to record and maintain information involving these activities.

5. Ability to skillfully communicate effectively, both oral and in writing; knowledge of report writing techniques to present factual information clearly, write procurement memoranda, and draft complex or simple contract provisions and supporting documentation.

6. Ability to plan, organize work, meet deadlines, and execute work to meet emergencies or changing programs; ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations; and recommends timely and economical solutions to work problems.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

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

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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