Department of the Air Force

CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5)

Scott AFB, Illinois Full time

CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $90870 - $118136 Per Year

Job 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 126, National Guard.

Major Duties:

  • As a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE 5), GS-0810-12, you will provide supervisory 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: Perform extensive mathematical and technical calculations in Civil Engineering. Establish metrics and utilize analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Determine and coordinate acquisition and use of money, manpower, equipment, and material. Consider a variety of elements in determining funds available, contour of land, soil condition, weather, and its effect upon building material and new engineering concepts. Coordinate with other engineers and offices on higher echelon approved projects. Provide technical instructions and information on engineering, and other technical requirements and assign phases of projects to subordinates. In staff meetings and daily activities, present briefings on acquisitions, construction, operation, maintenance, and financial management concerning real property facilities. Identify and discuss problems as well as corrective actions being taken, program status, and related matters of interest to supervisor and staff. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules. Exercise authority in planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating engineering activities. Perform self-assessments and present detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Plan, schedule, and assign work and ensure uniform application of regulations, policies, directives, and professional engineering practices. Provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of policy, investigative, inspection/exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues. Identify requirements and initiate requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. 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. Delegate authority, ensure coordination, and develop new managerial methods and techniques to increase program effectiveness and decrease costs.

Qualifications: AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP). The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible. The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: MUST possess basic education of which the curriculum must be: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training for management, supervision, or performance of (1) planning, designing, construction, and/or maintaining structures and facilities; and (2) investigating, measuring, surveying, and mapping the earth's physical features. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized supervisory experience in managing the function of work to be performed. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. 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 above. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12849454 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-12-14