Electrical Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits (TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks an Electrical Engineer for Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The role covers design, project programming and construction management for real property facilities, with focus on multi-phase new construction and renovations.

Permanent full-time position requiring US citizenship and ability to obtain SECRET clearance. Travel up to 25% and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties with up to 24 months to meet.

Responsibilities

• Design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties for military installations.
• Plan and design for multi-phase new construction, renovations and improvements to real property facilities.
• Manage projects and supervise contractors with knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Budget planning

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Electrical Engineer-NH-0850-03 to work at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.

Member will serve as a professional electrical engineer, performing design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties in support of a military installation. Perform planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities. Manage projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering and knowledge of other engineering and architecture disciplines.

Salary Range: $76,463 - $118,204. Does not include locality pay

Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

AcqDemo positions are exempt from the 180 day restriction in 5 USC 3326, Appointments of retired members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of Defense, when filled using AcqDemo-specific direct hire authorities. This clarification will materially accelerate hiring actions involving recently retired active-duty service members.

25% Travel

Recruitment & Relocation incentives may be available

Permanent position

No remote or telework

• AFCS Benefits:
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
• Paid Vacation Time:
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Life Insurance
• 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) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The selectee will have up to 24 months to meet the applicable mandatory experience, education, and training requirements.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues; of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management.
• Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and technique / skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings.
• Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects.
• 3-5 years’ experience requested.

Education requirements

Degree accredited by ABET in Electrical Engineering -- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0850/

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required