Supervisory General Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses may be paid

Up to 25% travel

FERS retirement and TSP

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Joint Base Andrews, Camp Springs, MD seeks a Full-Time General Engineer-GS-0801-14 to lead a high-impact facilities portfolio. The role oversees a senior engineering team and drives modernization across 160+ installations with a multi-billion asset footprint.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years in facilities engineering and MILCON/FSRM program leadership, PE or Architect registration, and strong policy collaboration experience with military and defense partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect registration required.
• 6–9 years progressive experience in facilities engineering and program leadership.
• Experience with MILCON and FSRM programs, planning and design, and asset management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work irregular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct a High-Impact National Portfolio overseeing a $500M+ SRM program.
• Lead and mentor a branch of senior engineers, architects, and project managers.
• Drive strategic facility resilience through modernization and climate-hardening initiatives.
• Coordinate policy with BCEs, AFCEC, HQ AF, and A&E partners to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering management

Portfolio optimization

Strategic planning

MILCON/FSRM

Policy coordination

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer-GS-0801-14 to work at NGB/A4I, JB Andrews, Camp Springs, MD.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees of the Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Branch (NGB/A4IS) within the NGB/A4I Installations Division.

The Air National Guard Installations Division (NGB/A4I) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Branch Chief for Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (NGB/A4IS). Based at Joint Base Andrews, MD, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of senior professional engineers and project managers responsible for maintaining, restoring, and modernizing a physical plant asset footprint valued at over $12 billion across 160+ installations in all 50 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia.

The ideal candidate brings 6–9 years of progressive experience in facilities engineering, construction management, and infrastructure program leadership, with a background in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or architecture. They have demonstrated expertise in managing Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs, facilities planning and design, maintenance and operations, asset management, and portfolio optimization. A strong candidate understands National Guard Bureau policies, project programming, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development supporting the President’s Budget, and can prioritize infrastructure requirements, align resources with mission needs, and oversee projects from planning through completion. Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating with military organizations such as the Air Force, National Guard, USACE, NAVFAC, or AFCEC is highly desirable.

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect registration is required.

Salary Range is $143,913-$187,093.

Moving expenses may be paid.

Up to 25% Travel Possible.

Position not eligible for telework or remote work.

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)

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• The work is performed primarily in all office setting; however, visits to bases, workshops and other organizations are necessary.
• May be required to work an irregular schedule and/or frequent overtime work. Also may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to travel on short notice in government and commercial automobiles, trucks, and airplanes during the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually IAW DoD JER 5500.07-R.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in one of the Engineering disciplines or Architecture is a requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is required for this position.

DUTIES

• Direct a High-Impact National Portfolio: Exercise executive-level oversight over the annual execution of a $500M+ capital sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) engineering program.
• Lead & Mentor Top Talent: Supervise and empower a talented branch of GS-13 and GS-14 senior professional engineers, architects, and project managers. Foster an environment of technical innovation, aggressive project execution, and professional growth.
• Drive Strategic Facility Resilience: Spearhead national engineering initiatives—from aircraft hangar rehabilitations and flightline pavement restorations, climate resiliency, and mission-critical utility modernization.
• Bridge Policy and Field Execution: Serve as the national authority on ANG facility sustainment policy, partnering with Base Civil Engineers (BCEs), the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Headquarters Air Force, and regional architectural/engineering (A&E) partners to cut red tape and accelerate project delivery.

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