Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior professional engineer, performing programming and base development duties in support of Eglin AFB.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Science and Engineering. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes planning, evaluating, and recommending programs and development plans for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering disciplines and related fields. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Candidate has civil engineering and programming experience, experience with mechanical/civil engineering. Any kind of military experience, understanding of CE processes and procedures with certificates, degrees and transcripts. 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. Professional knowledge of a broad range of general (civil, mechanical, electrical and architectural) engineering concepts, principles, and practices and extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture. 2. Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations. 3. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions. 5. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 6. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders 7. Knowledge of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues. 8. Knowledge of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. 9. Ability to plan. conduct and record site/facility surveys and inspections. 10. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions. 11. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines and architects. 12. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations. 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.
Performs planning, evaluates, and recommends programs and development plans for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering disciplines and related fields. Serves as consulting engineer on all aspects of assigned projects. Works with organizational managers, budgeting personnel and higher engineering authority including Command in developing and gaining approval for proposed facility programs/projects. Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.