Engineering Flight Chief (GS-0801-14)

Air Force Civilian Service; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement - FERS

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Engineering Flight Chief at Joint Base Andrews to independently lead an engineering flight directing a $1B+ portfolio. You will plan, organize, and execute multi-phase design and construction programs supporting presidential airlift and national-level leaders.

The role requires professional engineering registration or license, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain security clearance. It is a senior, autonomous leadership position with broad authority.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary engineering theories, concepts, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of planning and program management; DoD PPBS.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct multidisciplinary engineers on complex infrastructure programs.
• Plan, organize, and execute multi-phase design and construction projects.
• Lead long-range planning and deliver high-impact engineering outcomes.
• Ensure readiness of Joint Base Andrews for critical missions.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering

Planning & program management

Safety & security regulations

Evaluating new technologies

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

It takes more than 170,000 Air Force Federal employees to fly, fix, fight and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. In the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS); we support the men and women in uniform and provide every kind of support service needed to fulfill the Air Force mission.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Engineering Flight Chief, (GS-0801-14) at the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, MD. This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional, highly autonomous technical leader to serve as the Engineering Flight Chief (CEN). Operating with broad delegated authority, you will independently lead and direct an engineering flight responsible for a $1B+ capital project portfolio. As a second-level supervisor, you will plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-phase design and construction programs that directly support presidential airlift, national-level leaders, and critical mission partners.

RANGE: $143913 - 187093

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
• 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), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Selective Placement Factor: A current professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in one of the 50 states or territories is required for this position.

Qualifications/Requirements

As the Engineering Flight Chief, you'll guide multidisciplinary engineers, manage complex infrastructure programs, shape long-range planning, and deliver high impact projects that keep Joint Base Andrews ready for any mission. This role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and program management to drive innovation, resilience, and world-class engineering outcomes.

U.S. Citizenship Is Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance

Education requirements

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Additional Education Requirements can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment, as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS).
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

SIMILAR JOB TITLES

Engineering Flight Chief, Chief Engineering Division, Supervisory General Engineer.

Other Information

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/

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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer