{"id":3259953,"url":"https://alion.io/job/us-air-force-engineering-technician-civil","title":"ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)","company":{"id":1753555,"name":"US Air Force","domain":"af.mil","url":"https://alion.io/company/af-mil","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Homestead, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65735,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":65735},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Summary\nThe primary purpose of this position is to manage other Engineering Services for the Engineering Flight; to provide construction inspection for large and complex construction projects and utilities projects, to monitor execution of Base Operating System (BOS) contract work.\n\nClick on \"Learn more about this agency\" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.\nDuties\n\n Performs Management of Engineering Service Contracts. Manages Other Engineering Services acquired by contract, Blanket purchase Agreement (BPA) or Government Purchase Card (GPC).\n\n Critical Monitors and controls major segments of a variety of difficult project plans and specifications. Reviews project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine feasibility\n\n Performs surveillance of Base Operations Support (BOS) contractor modernization and repair work for which the Engineering Flight has provided design Or significant technical guidance.\n\n Prepares and maintains various engineering spreadsheets, databases, reports, forms, correspondence, and other documentation.\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\n\n U.S. Citizenship Required\n\n Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov\n\n Disclosure of Political Appointments\n\n If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/\n\n This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program\n\n Work may require infrequent travel away from the normal duty station.\n\n The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.\n\n Incumbent must maintain and obtain the appropriated security clearance.\n\n Pre-employment physical is required for this position.\n\n Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume\n\n Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.\n\n Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.\n\n Qualifications\n\n In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support (0802).\n\nSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of government procedures acquiring construction and engineering services to include contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAS) and Government Purchase Card (GPC). Practical knowledge of a wide range of engineering methods, principles. requirements. work techniques, and practices relating to construction, and skill in applying standardized. analytical and calculative methods and techniques sufficient to advise on and/or resolve difficult but well-precedented. factual, procedural and or recurring issues. Knowledge Of construction techniques sufficient to develop SOWS, interpret and explain contract specifications and requirements. (NOTE: Your resume must support the response you select.)\n\nOR\n\nEDUCATION: Successful completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree. (Note: Degree must be directly related to the position being filled. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education).\n\nOR\n\nCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts\n\nFEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, 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:\n\nRECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):\n\nI. Knowledge of engineering and services contracting terms, documentation and processes.\n\n2. Knowledge ofestablished procedures and techniques for quality assurance and skill in applying quality assurance plans and methods to all aspects of service contract performance.\n\n3. Practical knowledge of the methods and techniques ofengineering principles relating to construction practices and techniques.\n\n4. Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications to read and interpret construction requirements.\n\n5. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to compute service or construction costs and use of computer based programs to record and maintain information involving these activities.\n\n6. Ability to plan and organize work, and meet deadlines.\n\nPART-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.\n\nVOLUNTEER 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.\n\n Education\n\n IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.\n\nFOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.\n\n Additional information\n Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.\n\nEmployed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.\n\nCurrent Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.\n\n120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.\n\nMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.\n\nPriority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. [redacted] Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.\n\nDirect Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.\n\nDisabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.\n\nIf you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.\n\n Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\n Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.\n\nBASIS OF RATING:\n\nYour application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.\n\nBest Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements\n\nFully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.\n\nBasically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.\n\nThe resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. 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