Air Force Civilian Service · 2 hours ago
Civil Engineer
Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a full-time civil engineer to work at Niagara Falls ARS, Niagara Falls, NY. The role involves providing facility and infrastructure project planning, program development, engineering design management, and technical support to ensure mission readiness.
Responsibilities
Performs O&M engineering involving design and construction that encompasses the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, utilizing professional knowledge of civil engineering
Performs planning and design work for substantial sustainment, modernization, repair, improvement, renovations and construction projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering
Plans, programs, budgets, and executes required projects in support of assigned programs. Uses cost estimating tools to produce government estimates, program projects, and compete for funding in Air Force corporate processes
Manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over in-house labor or construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering and knowledge of other engineering disciplines to ensure overall compliance with project requirements
Provides consulting services and project coordination. Coordinates projects with other engineers in a variety of disciplines, architects, and planners as well as contracting officers, tenant organization representatives, and construction agents such as from private contracting companies, Army Corps of Engineers, AF Civil Engineer Center, and AF Installation Mission Support Center
Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, and describe physical and technical features and phenomena
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required
The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The selectee will have up to 24 months to meet the applicable mandatory experience, education, and training requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Work requires frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft
Professional knowledge of civil engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines
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; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements; of environmental principles, laws, and regulations; of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds
Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management
Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings
Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to document, analyze, interpret, and apply results, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions
Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships
Benefits
Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Company
Air Force Civilian Service
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