Civil Engineer at Niagara Falls

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

IF APPLICABLE:  A military service members statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.  The statement/certification should indicate members separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).  Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.  Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

 

WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information.  You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.  **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

 

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

 

DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Employment of People with Disabilities - Schedule A, click here for additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Non-DoD Transfer (OPM, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.)

Reinstatement

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

30% Disabled Veterans

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
• An appropriate, valid drivers license may be required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

DUTIES:Back to top

Performs O&M engineering involving design and construction that encompasses the maintenance, repair, upgrade and operations of infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering.

Provides civil engineering support to trades and crafts shops.  Provides civil engineering assistance on solving current job problems and in-shop planning.

Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects.  Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete.

In conjunction with the primary duty of maintenance engineering, on a less frequent basis performs work in the construction management, design and/or programming/base development functions.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) or equivalent.  Specialized experience professional knowledge and ability applicable to a wide range of civil engineering duties, accurately and completely developing, preparing updates, and/or reviewing inputs to the infrastructure plan with established timeframes. Modifying standard practices and adapting equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems, plan and monitor large-scale civil engineering projects. 

OR

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

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Click on the following link to view educational requirements for this position:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/

 

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions:  Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.  The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.

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 engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture.

2.  Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.

3.  Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of the programs and organizations studied or served as well as related customer, functions, resources, and users, and of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.

4.  Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlines in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.

5.  Ability to plan, conducts, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.

6.  Ability to plan and organize work, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations, recommend timely and economical solutions, coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects, 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. 

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·  Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.

·  The work may require employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

·  May serve as the Base Energy Conservation Manager or Traffic Manager as required.

·  May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required.

·  May be required to serve on A&E selections boards or construction contract source selection boards.

 

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

 

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit.  The 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.

 

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Niagara Falls, Company: Air Force Personnel Center.