Deputy Director Air Force Civil Engineer Center

Deputy Director Air Force Civil Engineer Center

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $151662 - $209600 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is the Deputy Director of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) at JBSA, TX. Leads 2,100 personnel across 75+ global sites for AFIMSC. This role oversees full-spectrum infrastructure, including facility design, energy assurance, and environmental compliance. Key duties include executing $10.5B in annual contracts and managing a $10B housing portfolio. The Deputy represents the DAF on civil engineering matters at senior executive levels within government and industry.

Major Duties:

• The AFCEC Deputy Director serves as a senior executive leader for a 2,100-person Primary Staff Unit (PSU), providing full-spectrum installation engineering, infrastructure management, and environmental oversight for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) across more than 75 global sites. The AFCEC Deputy Director provides critical support to the AFCEC Commander in leading a diverse workforce of approximately 2,100 personnel. This role is responsible for a comprehensive portfolio that includes responsive installation engineering, enterprise infrastructure acquisition, facility investment planning, and design and construction oversight. The Deputy Director ensures operational excellence across Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Tyndall AFB, and 75 additional worldwide locations. By integrating advanced acquisition and program management principles, the incumbent develops expeditionary Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to enhance mission readiness for both the Air Force and Space Force. As a primary DAF representative, the Deputy Director engages in significant interaction at the General Officer (GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) levels. They interface regularly with national, state, and local elected officials, as well as senior leadership from other government agencies such as the Department of State, Department of Energy, EPA, and the Bureau of Land Management. Furthermore, the Deputy Director represents DAF Civil Engineer interests within prominent industry forums-including SAME, AGC, and DBIA-and maintains direct lines of communication with industry CEOs and COOs regarding housing, energy, and construction trends. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between government requirements and industry capabilities. A core responsibility of the Deputy Director is the mentorship and development of the total force. The incumbent is tasked with creating an open, inclusive work environment free of bias, harassment, or discrimination, ensuring all employees feel valued. By participating in Management Level Reviews and Developmental Teams, they proactively build effective teams within AFCEC and across the AFIMSC enterprise. The Deputy Director leads complex negotiations, such as those involving utility rate issues, and excels at building consensus to resolve internal and external conflicts. Their leadership is defined by a dedication to process improvement and the implementation of change initiatives that support the functional requirements of the DAF.

Qualifications: Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their ECQs assessed by undergoing a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1. The incumbent must have mature professional judgment essential to enable the incumbent to represent a military department in both strategic and technical discussions and negotiations throughout the DoW and the Federal Government. The incumbent must be able to supplement expertise with ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity, and strategic thought in order to devise new ways to approach both continuing and unprecedented challenges. The incumbent requires comprehensive and expert knowledge of the wide range of Presidential directives, Federal statutes, DoW and Air Force policies and processes governing classified and unclassified functions and programs. TQ2. This position is required to provide leadership of the single organization responsible for all AF real property and infrastructure facilities valued at $460B. Required to ensure AF compliance with public law and executive orders on all environmental, military construction, energy, housing, emergency management and real property matters. Position directly executes $10.5B in MILCON, Restoration and Modernization, Environmental, and Real Property projects in CONUS, OCONUS and contingency AORs. Manages and indirectly influences execution of A&AS, A&E Services, Construction Services, and operations contracts valued at $38.2B as well as $10B housing privatization and $251M enhanced use leased portfolios. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs: ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors Please note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/28/2025. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: 2 pages, Times New Roman 12-font, upload as a pdf. (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2026-30313) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank eld, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification. Education: Include the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Work Experience: Provide the following information for paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions):- Starting and ending dates (month and year)- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)- Employer's name and address- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor- Salary (current) HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR RESUME: Reflect on the TQs/ECQs and think about how your past experiences and education relate to each. Read the vacancy announcement carefully. Adhere to the page limitations (2 pages, 12 point font, PDF format) Quantify your accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recency of experience. Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated. References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above. (References can be provided upon request).This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis. SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Hannah Lugo-Ascorbe at hannah.lugo_ascorbe@us.af.mil.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12