Supervisory Facility/Infrastructure Engineer (NH-0801-04)

Air Force Test Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Full-Time/Supervisory Facility/Infrastructure Engineer (NH-0801-04) to serve as Base Civil Engineer (BCE) for the Air Force Plant 42 location. The role oversees the Civil Engineer Branch and Fire Emergency Services, providing executive management of facilities and resources valued at over $1.5 billion.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, extensive civil engineering expertise, and the ability to guide a diverse team of engineers

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required.
• Proven executive leadership experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and architectural concepts.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and supervision as the Base Civil Engineer (BCE).
• Oversee the Civil Engineer Branch and Fire Emergency Services.
• Direct a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and craftsmen; manage personnel actions and performance.
• Develop long-range plans for installation infrastructure and facilities valued at over $1.5 billion.
• Represent civil engineering interests to high-level officials and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Strategic Leadership & Team Building

Advanced Engineering Acumen

Comprehensive Base Operations

Job description

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFTC) is looking for a Full-Time/Supervisory Facility/Infrastructure Engineer (NH-0801-04) to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at the 412 TW/OL-Plant 42/CE at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA.

This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. To exercise second-level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Civil Engineer Branch at the 412th Test Wing Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Serves as the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) of the Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 and common areas. This position provides executive-level management of the Civil Engineer Branch and Fire Emergency Services, providing engineering direction and performing inherently governmental duties.

Announcement Closes: 9/18/2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $146,632 - $197,200 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: 10 days per year

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Command - wide (AFMC)

Incentives:

• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• Strategic Leadership & Team Building: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a large, diverse organization through subordinate supervisors. Highly skilled in adjusting work operations and resources to meet critical program objectives.
• Advanced Engineering Acumen: Deep knowledge of civil engineering and architectural concepts necessary to oversee complex, multi-million-dollar infrastructure and facility projects.
• Comprehensive Base Operations: Extensive understanding of Civil Engineering Branch practices, including Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Fire Emergency Services, environmental management, and disaster preparedness.

Major Duties:

• 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.
• Direct a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and skilled craftsmen, managing all personnel actions, work assignments, and performance to ensure mission success.
• Develop and execute long-range strategic plans for the installation's infrastructure, overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities and assets valued at over $1.5 billion.
• Serve as the key representative for civil engineering matters, liaising with high-level individuals, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to advocate for Air Force interests.
• Manage complex, multi-million-dollar projects and oversee the Civil Engineer annual budget, ensuring efficient use of resources to maintain operational readiness and support the 412th Test Wing.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• Obtain & maintain Top Secret Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Employee is required to file annual financial disclosure form OGE-450
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering Branch practices, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to: operations and maintenance, fire protection, disaster preparedness, environmental management, and resource management
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED