CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5)

at Air National Guard Units in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5904800 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard. Responsibilities As a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5), GS-0810-12, you will provide supervisory (less than 25%) and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing the engineering shops and production control function. Major Duties – This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Provide technical support and guidance to sections on standards and code requirements. Develop engineered solutions to technical problems that include performing extensive mathematical and technical calculations in civil engineering. Provide subordinate guidance and team leadership. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities, and provide related management, engineering, and other support work. Exercise authority in planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating engineering activities. Plan, schedule, and assign work; establish and monitor internal controls; and ensure uniform application of regulations, policies, directives, and professional engineering practices. Represent the Base Civil Engineer at meetings and conferences. Coordinate on plans, exchange information, recommend policy or procedures, and keep apprised of new architecture and engineering developments. Make decisions in line with prior organization policy and planning, such as priority of new construction, acceptance of completed work, facility disposal, real estate acquisition, utilization, or disposal actions. Provide technical instructions and information regarding engineering, and other technical requirements and assign phases of projects to subordinate engineers, and engineering technicians. Establish technical engineering processes, criteria, and functions.. Through subordinate supervisors, direct twenty-five or more civilian and military employees engaged in readiness activities. Prepare for record and higher authority, studies, briefs, reports, summaries, etc., pertaining to the base engineering functions and responsibilities. Assess and revise policies and procedures as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the TAG. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Basic Requirement: Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below: A. 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); © 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Education requirement, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Providing technical assistance and overseeing and managing engineering shops and production control function; providing guidance on standards and code requirements; developing engineered solutions to technical problems; performing extensive mathematical and technical calculations in engineering to include civil, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering as well as architecture; performing planning, development necessary to accomplish architecture and engineering functions for programs essential to daily operations and training; responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities; and preparing or directing the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications, and independent cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education This position has a mandatory education requirement: 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); © 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. You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you