GENERAL ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Hickam AFB, HI

Vacancy No. AFMC-12624783-JCN-FLYER Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $107,809.00 to $140,155.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/26/2024 Close Date 12/5/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Hickam AFB, HI


Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

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Duties

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

  1. As an AFIMSC Project Manager (PM), executes projects for substantial new construction, renovations, and improvements for real property facilities, encompassing highly specialized or unique requirements, in accordance with all DoD, Air Force, international agreements, and applicable host nation laws and regulations.
  2. Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and other expert personnel at federal agencies, higher headquarters (HQ USAF, AF MAJCOMs, and FOAs) installation organizations, host nation agencies, other military services, and private organizations to ensure effective identification, evaluation, and provide a unique solution to complex engineering project management issues.
  3. Provides resource management support.
  4. Provides technical expertise to activities, staff, installations, and other organizations in order to resolve difficult/unusual facilities planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance problems/issues.
  5. Communicates critical issues to staff agencies, installations, and superiors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • May require extensive travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior civil engineer program manager in support of Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Position supports MAJCOM Strategic and Non-Strategic CE basing and beddown and associated Site Activation Task Forces (SATAFs) and/or operations processes. Performs facilities engineering program management for segments of a variety of Civil Engineering (CE) programs and funding sources for US and host nations to include Military Construction Program (MILCON); and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Demolition (FSRM). Executes projects for substantial new construction, renovations, and improvements for real property facilities, encompassing highly specialized or unique requirements, in accordance with all DoD, Air Force, international agreements, and applicable host nation laws and regulations. Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and other expert personnel at federal agencies, higher headquarters (HQ USAF, AF MAJCOMs, and FOAs) installation organizations, host nation agencies, other military services, and private organizations to ensure effective identification, evaluation, and provide a unique solution to complex engineering project management issues. Provides technical expertise to activities, staff, installations, and other organizations in order to resolve difficult/unusual facilities planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance problems/issues.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
For General Engineer (0801), Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830) & Electrical Engineer (0850): Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; 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. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

For Community Planning (0020): Degree: Community Planning; or related field such as Urban Affairs, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Political Science, or Public Administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

***Please provide college transcripts***

***Failure to submit a resume will result in non-consideration for this position***

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of the concepts, theories, policies, and procedures of one or more of the following professional fields in order to apply building design, construction, and project management practices and techniques: a) Architecture, biological science, or physical science, b). Environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or general engineering, c). Community planning including Base Master Plans, Airfield Obstructions and Waivers, Space Utilization and Air Installation Compatible Use Zones.
  • Thorough knowledge of design/construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and contracting procedures relevant to executing assigned contracts/projects.
  • Knowledge of facility engineering, contract management, community planning and asset management principles, applicable public laws, DoD and AF concepts, theories, policies, directives, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds.
  • Ability to forecast, develop, and evaluate resource requirements pertaining to assigned project(s), and develop concise written technical information appropriate for any specific audience.

Additional information

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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.

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Required Documents

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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.

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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

INGRID ORTIZ
Address
AF Installation and Mission Support Center
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
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