MILCON Project Programmer (General Engineer)

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Student loan incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full-Time MILCON Project Programmer (General Engineer) at Hill AFB (Layton, UT) to plan, program, and submit MILCON projects for prioritization, funding, and approval. The role supports the 75th Civil Engineer Group Engineering Division and requires U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Expect a challenging, mission-driven environment with federal benefits, potential travel, and a one-year probationary/2-year trial period depending

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of engineering and construction concepts across disciplines.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements and applicable rules.
• Knowledge of facility program planning, budgeting cycles, and financial controls.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Identify requirements and plan MILCON projects for prioritization and funding.
• Prepare programming documentation and submit projects for approval.
• Enter data into applicable data systems per business rules.
• Provide communication and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation for project funding and approval meets deadlines and policy.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Data systems familiarity

Job description

Come be a part of something big!

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 for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time MILCON Project Programmer (General Engineer) (NH-0801-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill AFB in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

Recruitment, Relocation, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range: $89,508-$138,370 Yearly

Job Open Date: 08/10/2026

Job Close Date: 08/24/2026

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In this position you will serve as the MILCON Project Programmer for Hill AFB and all of its geographically separated units with the responsibility to plan, program, and submit MILCON projects for prioritization, funding, and project authorization. Work for the 75th Civil Engineer Group Engineering Division at Hill Air Force Base. Serves as a general engineer project programmer for a wide variety of base facility and infrastructure projects in support of Hill Air Force Base mission sets.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance
• May be designated as a drug testing position
• Certifications/Licensure
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• Employee may be required to work overtime and is subject to recall 24/7, including holidays. Additionally, irregular shift work may be required.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Professional knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques and practices with extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders with the ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Knowledge of facility program planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems, capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.

Expertly identify requirements, plan, and program MILCON or other assigned programming efforts. This includes validating requirements, developing programming documentation, submitting projects for approval, and entering data into applicable data systems. Work will be accomplished as required by current applicable business rules.

Provide sufficient communication and customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that supervisors, base leadership, Team Hill mission partners, and any community stakeholders are informed of CE programs and projects.

Effectively ensure all documentation for project funding and project approval are completed according to business rule deadlines for all projects assigned. Understand the appropriate laws, Air Force Instructions (AFI), and business rules and follow those laws, policy and procedures to ensure projects are approved and funded on the timelines established by the Air Force.

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. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.