This job is open to
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
AREA 1- All presently employed Title 5 Excepted Service Employees within the Delaware National Guard.
AREA 2- All presently employed Permanent & Indefinite Title 32 Technicians of the Delaware National Guard
AREA 3- All current Traditional Military Members (M-DAY & DSG), Temporary Title 32 Employees, & AGR Members
Duties
1. Plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day activities of the civil engineer unit with regards to the PRIME BEEF and mobility programs for critical essential mission requirements. Manages deployment/contingency planning for mission accomplishments. Serves as the subject matter expert and consultant to the unit commander on all matters pertaining to the availability and management of CE administration and services, and PRIME BEEF and mobility programs impacting the unit. Develops goals and objectives and reviews and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and implements quality improvements. Plans work to be accomplished, set and adjusts priorities to meet organization and customer needs. Provides direction and advice regarding operating policies, procedures, and guidelines. Accomplishes CE administrative tasks. Evaluates requirements and balances organizational needs with overall mission requirements and available resources. Reviews available resources (i.e. personnel, equipment) and maximizes their use in support of the CES. Provides guidance on a range of operating and administrative issues. Identifies deficiencies and develops/implements plans for increasing mission readiness.
2. Procures, stores, and maintains mobility equipment and home station training equipment as required by specific Equipment and Supply Listings, and Allowance Source Codes (ASC). Manages unit deployable and home station equipment and supply program to include requisitions, inventories, turn-in and repair and maintenance of mobility equipment, tool kits, mobility bags, ammunition and home station training equipment. Directs and implements weapons scheduled maintenance and serviceability checks of mobility equipment and Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) items IAW directives. Monitors host base supply documents to assure due-in equipment arrives in minimal time and that equipment complies with standards and descriptions of originally ordered items.Performs work for the planning and management of the administrative budget and related financial documents. Develops projected financial requirements based on previous funding records, surveys of supervisors or program managers and knowledge of internal operational requirements (i.e., mandatory NG Technician or military training; equipment upgrades or maintenance needs, etc). Reviews and analyzes resource management, supply system, and general accounting system reports to monitor expenditures, correct discrepancies and revise requirements. Compiles and submits financial data used in a variety of financial analyses reports. Routinely coordinates with Wing comptroller and financial management staff personnel on matters pertaining to resource management within the CE function. Works closely with supervisors and program managers in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and reassessment of funding/resource requirements. Monitors funding status, comparing obligations and expenditures in order to identify over or under obligation of funds. Identifies potential problems and recommends corrective action and/or new internal procedures. Prepares and submits required reports within established suspense and in the correct format. Attends and provides input pertaining to CE operations at quarterly and annual financial working group meetings and annual financial management meetings.
3. Establishes and develops training programs and classes for PRIME BEEF, OJT and wartime task training. Analyzes and schedules required training to insure unit fulfills requirements in accordance with directives. Evaluates training needs and coordinates with host base civil engineer office to determine projects available for accomplishment during Unit Training Assembly and annual tours. Directs and coordinates acquisition of supplies and materials to accomplish work projects. Determines availability of work skills, establishes priorities, prepares work schedules, and maintains records of work accomplished. Ensures projects provide adequate proficiency and upgrade training.
4. Develops unit mobility and deployment plans to meet worldwide contingencies. Establishes and implements procedures and programs to prepare the unit to support peacetime missions, wartime plans, and Wing wartime bed-down requirements. Analyzes current unit Contingency Operations Mobility Planning and Execution System (COMPES), Logistic Detail Listing (LOGDET), MANPER B and develops individual and team pallet configuration to insure hazardous cargo; and loaded and secured pallets comply with established airlift movements. Establishes working relationships with personnel at NG level, gaining MAJCOM, and other agencies that impact and incorporate changes to unit deployment plans. Coordinates with the Wing's plans officer concerning unit/flight wartime tasking.
Contact HRO for a full copy of the position description (PD) at (302) 326-7807.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must have at least 30 months experience equivalent to at least GS-7 to qualify at GS-10
- Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing date of the advertisement
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 30 months experience which has provided a working knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience analyzing, interpreting and developing policies and procedures of local management.
DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: **Specialized experience must be closely related to the work to be performed in the job for which you are applying and meet education, and other qualifications listed in the job announcement.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Education
There are no substitutions of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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):
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
***Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS will only accept resumes that are two or fewer pages. Applicants who submit a resume longer than two pages may be found ineligible for further consideration.
2.
Other supporting documents: Resume (
Required), DNG 51-R (
Required) & any other supporting documents for qualification purposes.
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.