Engineering Technician

Air Force Civilian Service; Camp Springs (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal holidays

Sick leave (13 days)

Vacation time 13–26 days

Health insurance

Retirement plan (FERS)

TSP matching

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Engineering Technician-GS-0802-11 at Joint Base Andrews, MD, to manage SABER-based base facility projects from scope through execution. The role bridges engineering design, drafting, and contract procurement in a fast-paced military environment.

Responsibilities include drafting layouts, writing SOWs, estimating costs, and assembling technical proposals for military construction and alterations, with collaboration across contractors and base leadership.

Qualifications

• SABER project lifecycle experience coordinating base facility projects from scope to execution.
• Strong civil/structural drafting background with ability to review drawings and coordinate HVAC integrations.
• Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and developing cost estimates.
• Experience assembling technical proposal packages for military construction and maintenance.
• Able to collaborate with contractors, military stakeholders, and base leadership.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops layouts, drafting, statements of work, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assembles proposal packages for new military projects in construction, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Interprets plans and specifications for contracting officers and teams.
• Provides construction management and ensures compliance with contract documents.

Skills

SABER management

Technical design

Estimating & cost

Proposal packages

Collaboration

Education

Some college training

Job description

Be the force behind the force. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to empower the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to protect our nation's interests in air, space, and cyberspace. This is more than a job; it's a calling to serve.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Engineering Technician-GS-0802-11 to work at the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, MD

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements) team. Our ideal candidate is a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced military environment and has hands-on experience managing base facility construction, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. You are a versatile professional capable of bridging the gap between engineering design, technical drafting, and contract procurement.

• SABER & Project Management: Proven experience navigating the SABER project lifecycle, coordinating multi-disciplinary base facility projects from initial scope to execution.
• Technical Design & Drafting: Strong civil and structural engineering background, with the ability to draft high-quality layouts, review technical drawings, and coordinate HVAC system integrations.
• Project Documentation & Estimating: Demonstrated proficiency in writing detailed Statements of Work (SOW), drafting clear technical specifications, and developing highly accurate project cost estimates.
• Proposal Package Assembly: Experience assembling, reviewing, and evaluating technical proposal packages for new military construction, facility alterations, and preventative maintenance/repairs.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong communicator who can seamlessly collaborate with contractors, military stakeholders, and base leadership to ensure project success and mission readiness.

Salary Range: $85,447 - $111,807.

Up to 20% telework possible

Up to 25% Travel requirements.

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), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Qualifications/Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Obtain & maintain a security clearance
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver's license.
• Extensive building experience, construction estimating, and through understanding of materials and assemblies is required. Some college training and basic math is highly desired.
• May be required at the convenience of the government to perform temporary duty travel by either government or commercial air transportation, and to utilize government furnished quarters and mess at temporary duty when available.
• Must possess complete motor skills and manual dexterity to perform inspections in crawl spaces, tunnels, culverts, roofs etc. in accordance with AFOSHA standards
• Five years of field experience in project management is desired.
• Random drug testing position-MVO required.

Duties

Designs and develops layouts, drafting, statements of work, specification, and cost estimates; assembles proposal packages for new military projects for construction, alterations, maintenance, and/or repairs to various base facilities.

Technical representative for contracting officer. Interprets and clarifies plans, specifications, and other proposal documents.

Provides construction management and control over assigned construction contracts. Ensures compliance with all contract documents including acceptable trade practices.

Prepares and process delivery order documentation and correspondence, construction permits, communication support requests, partial payment request submittals, diaries, etc.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Technical knowledge of general engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds).
• Knowledge of the civil engineering organizational structure and the interrelationships and interdependence of the flights and their responsibilities.
• Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.
• Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices essential for the accomplishment of projects.

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.