Supervisory Base Civil Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Palmdale (CA)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 197,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Supervisory Base Civil Engineer-Direct Hire Authority to lead the Civil Engineer Branch and Fire Emergency Services at Air Force Plant 42. The role requires executive-level management, strategic planning, and strong supervisory leadership in a federal environment.

You will oversee construction programs, represent the Branch with installation and functional area organizations, and perform duties as Base Fire Marshall, ensuring readiness for

Responsibilities

  • Supervises Civil Engineer Branch personnel management at least 25% of the time.
  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Civil Engineer Branch.
  • Represents the Civil Engineer Branch with installation and functional area organizations to influence, motivate, and persuade them to accept options or take actions related to assigned programs.
  • Provides executive-level management and professional engineering direction as well as supervisory leadership of the Fire Emergency Services provided from two on-site Fire Stations.
  • Serves as the Base Fire Marshall (BFM).
  • Implements effective planning and management resources to meet both wartime and peacetime requirements.
  • Provides direction and continuing management actions to ensure all construction programs.

Job description

Supervisory Base Civil Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide executive-level leadership and supervision as the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), overseeing the Civil Engineer Branch and Fire Emergency Services at Air Force Plant 42.

Key Responsibilities

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Civil Engineer Branch. Represents the Civil Engineer Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations to influence, motivate, and persuade them to accept options or take actions related to assigned programs.

Serves as Branch Chief of the Civil Engineer Branch providing executive level management and professional engineering direction as well as supervisory leadership of the Fire Emergency Services provided from two on-site Fire Stations. Responsible for implementing effective planning and management resources to meet both wartime and peacetime requirements. Provides direction and continuing management actions to ensure all construction programs.

Serves as the Base Fire Marshall (BFM).

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $146632 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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