GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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DUTIES:

• Serve as AFNWC/PI's expert for facility design nuclear certification. Apply engineering knowledge to ensure quality Certification Requirements Plans (CRPs) and review WGFs and AFNWC MILCON projects, ensuring designs conform to established requirements such as AFI 63-125, Nuclear Certification Program and the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC). Co-Chairs the Nuclear Certification Working Group (NCWG) for WGFs with AFNWC/NTS. Monitor the weapon system nuclear certification process for WGFs and maintain WGF configuration control and certification.
• Serve as AFNWC/PI's primary interface with the nuclear certification community. Coordinate support from program managers, engineering, logistics, test, structures, weapons, etc. to facilitate nuclear certification. Review documents and provide recommendations on infrastructure proposals for various construction and renovation projects.
• Lead reviews on architect-engineer and construction contractor-provided design and construction submittals.
• Apply engineering knowledge to review WGF, NC3, LRSO and other AFNWC MILCON and O&M facility acquisition projects as assigned, ensuring designs conform to established codes, criteria and standards.
• Apply advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems for MILCON and facility modernization projects.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to senior leaders and key stakeholders responsible for broad program operations with an emphasis on facilities.
• Provide review and recommendations to infrastructure proposals for various construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with project teams, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and key stakeholders regarding design and construction submittals. Support technical reviews of critical documents and designs.
• Briefs stakeholders on issues and risks associated with design and construction for facility essential systems.

SKILLS:

• 3 years of experience using principles of systems engineering, civil engineering or facilities engineering is highly desired.
• 3 years of DoD military construction (MILCON) program experience is highly desired.
• Experience in executing analytical studies of complex systems with strong ability to gather, assemble, analyze and interpret data and results to provide support to decision makers is highly desired.
• Experience and proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is highly desired.
• Experience with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)/AFCEC and the MILCON priority process is desired.
• Highly desired to understand and interpret building codes, facility design analyses, drawings, specifications, construction submittals.
• Current registration or licensure as a professional engineer or certification as an engineer intern in any US State or territory is highly desired.
• Employee must possess a Bachelor of Science degree from a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET). A professional engineering license is preferred.\
• Five (5) years relevant work experience is high desired.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" certification category within the required timeframe after appointment.
• This position will be coded under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner Level certification.
• The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• This position may require travel. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• In accordance with HQ USAF/DP Memo, "Payment of Expenses to Obtain Professional Credentials" dated 23 March 2003, employees may request reimbursement of expenses required to maintain professional credentials.

Qualifications

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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. Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the nuclear certification processes IAW AFI 63-125 and ability to incorporate relevant knowledge
   
   of applicable building codes, military engineering standards and governing documents as well as knowledge of
   
   the deviation process for any facility design deficiencies. Must be able to understand and interpret technical
   
   documents, engineering drawings, and project schedules.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles,
   
   practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to
   
   problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized
   
   programs/projects of marked difficulty, responsibility and significance.
3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organization and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and nuclear
   
   deterrence related organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence acquisition of MILCON facilities,
   
   their development, certification and/or sustainment; and related knowledge of planning, programming and
   
   budgeting cycles, financial systems and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
4. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and
   
   policy affecting unique Air Force nuclear weapons-related MILCON facilities being developed, and in planning,
   
   organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of acquisition and sustainment.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and
   
   resolving conflicts with a variety of stakeholders and their organizations as well as communicating effectively,
   
   both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of various teams. Ability to mentor, motivate and develop
   
   personnel as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet team and individual project requirements,
   
   goals and objectives within available resources and other statutory/regulatory constraints.

Education

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.

Additional information

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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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  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
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  
  When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Document) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Veterans Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  
  1. Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000ILKdAAO by September 24, 2024.
  2. If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando, AFNWC Lead Recruitment Specialist, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil or Luis Cordova, AFMC Recruitment Specialist, at luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil
  3. Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
  4. To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age
  
  Agency contact information
  
  LUIS CORDOVA
  
  Email
  
  luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

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.

How to Apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

HOW TO APPLY:

When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Document) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Veterans Docs (DD214), SF-50).

1. Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000ILKdAAO by September 24, 2024.
2. If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando, AFNWC Lead Recruitment Specialist, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil or Luis Cordova, AFMC Recruitment Specialist, at luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil
3. Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
4. To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

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

Agency contact information

LUIS CORDOVA

Email

luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request