Supervisory General Engineer

About the role

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time General Engineer (GS-0801-14) to serve as the program manager responsible for mechanical design criteria at all Air National Guard installations and bases across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. This position acts as a Senior Technical Advisor with full responsibility for technical guidance, program management, coordination, and review of all projects and actions within the NGB/A4OU Operations Division. The portfolio spans 90 Wings and 113 geographical sites, making this one of the most high-impact, high-visibility engineering leadership roles in the federal government. The mission of the Installations Division is to deliver modern, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure that projects Air National Guard warfighting power.

As the FSRM Program Manager, you will lead the annual formulation, execution, and closeout of a $550 million program. You will evaluate and implement diverse project delivery methods, balancing traditional Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and rapid modular construction. You will also design and deliver technical training programs in FSRM, MILCON, and AE Acquisition to elevate Project Managers and Base Civil Engineers in the field, while advising division leadership and briefing senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, initiate, monitor, and/or conduct major projects and studies of critical importance to design and construction, operations, and/or maintenance of complex Air National Guard facilities.
• Act as the focal point and specialized technical senior engineer for mechanical systems policy and develop execution methodologies.
• Conceive, initiate, monitor, conduct, and oversee major projects and studies to plan, design, modify, and develop different types of complex, novel, extensive projects requiring integration of other major program areas.
• Conceive, initiate, monitor, and/or conduct major projects and studies of a broad range of engineering responsibility requiring solving unique and controversial problems encountered in the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of unique and special purpose facilities.
• Assist the Chief, Operations Division and Branch Chiefs by monitoring Division programs and representing the Division at meetings, hearings, and other activities.
• Lead the annual formulation, execution, and closeout of the $550 million FSRM program.
• Evaluate and implement diverse project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, rapid modular construction).
• Design and deliver technical training programs in FSRM, MILCON, and AE Acquisition for Project Managers and Base Civil Engineers.
• Advise division leadership and brief senior executives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passed the FE/EIT exam, or hold an active Professional Engineer license (Professional Registered Engineering License is desirable).
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-million dollar engineering and capital project portfolios from initiation to closeout.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be a systems champion who understands that successful execution relies on discipline, tracking funding actions, and maintaining audit-ready data.
• Must be an inspiring mentor passionate about translating technical expertise into training curricula that empowers others.
• May be recalled to duty; may be required to work an irregular schedule and/or frequent overtime, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to travel on short notice in government and commercial automobiles, trucks, and airplanes during temporary duty assignments (up to 25% travel).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year; 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative); 13–26 days paid vacation 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) with automatic 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching.

Pay

Salary Range: $143,913 – $187,093 per year. Moving expenses may be paid.

Schedule

Up to 25% travel possible. Position is not eligible for telework or remote work. May require irregular schedule, frequent overtime, and work outside normal duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Travel on short notice may be required.