GENERAL ENGINEER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service’s “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Design Nuclear Certification Manager (NCM) supporting design, construction, and nuclear certification of Weapons Generation Facility (WGF) projects. Serves as the primary representative of the WGF program office to the nuclear certification community for day-to-day management and execution of the WGF Nuclear Certification Program. Coordinates the activities of nuclear certification stakeholders to meet program goals and timelines.

DUTIES:

• Serve as the facility design nuclear certification expert. Apply engineering knowledge to ensure quality Certification Requirements Plans (CRPs) and review WGFs and AFNWC MILCON projects, ensuring designs conform to established requirements such as AFI 63-125, Nuclear Certification Program and the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
• Co-Chair the Nuclear Certification Working Group (NCWG) for WGFs with AFNWC/NTS. Monitor the weapon system nuclear certification process for WGFs and maintain WGF configuration control and certification.
• Serve as AFNWC/PI’s primary interface with the nuclear certification community. Coordinate support from program managers, engineering, logistics, test, structures, weapons, etc. to facilitate nuclear certification. Review documents and provide recommendations on infrastructure proposals for various construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinate reviews on architect-engineer and construction contractor-provided design and construction submittals.
• Apply advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems for MILCON and facility modernization projects.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to senior leaders and key stakeholders responsible for broad program operations with an emphasis on facilities.
• Collaborate with project teams, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and key stakeholders regarding design and construction submittals. Support technical reviews of critical documents and designs.
• Brief stakeholders on issues and risks associated with design and construction for facility essential systems.

• 3 years of experience using principles of systems engineering, civil engineering or facilities engineering highly desired.
• 3 years of DoD military construction (MILCON) program experience is highly desired.
• Experience and proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is highly desired.
• Experience with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)/AFCEC and the MILCON priority process is desired.
• Able to understand and interpret building codes, facility design analyses, drawings, specifications, construction submittals is highly desired.
• Five (5) years relevant work experience is desired.
• A professional engineering license is highly desired.
• Current registration or licensure as a professional engineer or certification as an engineer intern in any US State or territory is desired.

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the nuclear certification processes IAW AFI 63-125 and ability to incorporate relevant knowledge of applicable building codes, military engineering standards and governing documents as well as knowledge of the deviation process for any facility design deficiencies. Must be able to understand and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and project schedules.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs/projects of marked difficulty, responsibility and significance.
3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organization and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and nuclear deterrence related organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence acquisition of MILCON facilities, their development, certification and/or sustainment; and related knowledge of planning, programming and budgeting cycles, financial systems and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
4. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting unique Air Force nuclear weapons-related MILCON facilities being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of acquisition and sustainment.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of stakeholders and their organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of various teams. Ability to mentor, motivate and develop personnel as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet team and individual project requirements, goals and objectives within available resources and other statutory/regulatory constraints.