Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Edwards AFB, California
Salary Range: $47490 - $161313 Per Year
Job Summary: Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide entry level to mid level civil engineering expertise to cradle-to-crave programming, design, and construction management of multi-system projects at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) in a developmental capacity as a general engineer, civil engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer.
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Qualifications: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Professional Engineering Positions. Basic Requirements for 0801, 0810, 0830, & 0850: You must meet one of the following qualification requirements described in Education below in order to qualify for the 0801, 0810, 0830, or 0850. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institution. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes professional knowledge of civil engineering programming, design and construction management, architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work (SOW).. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Ideal Candidate: 2 years of experience in engineering or construction management desired. Fundamentals of Engineering or Engineer in Training certification desired. Experience in Project Management including generating Statements of Work, Individual Government Estimate (IGE), Request for proposals, and technical evaluations for projects. Knowledge of standard federal contracting regulations, practices, and procedures preferred. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines and architects. Experience in conducting all pre-jobsite walkthroughs, jobsite safety and quality inspections. Professional knowledge of a broad range of engineering concepts, principles, and practices related to infrastructure engineering (primarily civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering) and extensive familiarity with other related engineering disciplines and architecture to manage engineering projects and programs, determine compliance with various requirements, and recommend timely and economical solutions to complex engineering problems. 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. Professional knowledge of a broad range of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and extensive familiarity with related engineering disciplines and architecture to manage engineering projects and programs, determine compliance with various requirements, and recommend timely and economical solutions to complex engineering problems. 2. Knowledge of standard federal contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, system capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned engineering and program management functions. 4. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards and regulations and of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues. 5. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management. 6. Knowledge of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. 7. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines and architects. 8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations. 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/18/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950706 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. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). 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.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-18