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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER - INTERDISCIPLINARY

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$117,984 - $153,382

per year

Closes

February 13, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that manages construction projects handled by contractors for the Air Force, ensuring everything runs smoothly from planning to completion.

The role requires overseeing budgets, advising staff, and solving problems with customers and officials.

It's a good fit for experienced engineers who enjoy managing people and projects in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (general, civil, mechanical, electrical, or architecture) or equivalent professional experience meeting OPM standards
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including project management and oversight of construction activities
  • Knowledge of engineering guidelines, policies, regulations, and Activity Management Plans (AMPs)
  • Supervisory skills to direct nonsupervisory employees, develop performance standards, and provide counsel on procedures
  • Ability to assess customer satisfaction, resolve problems, and serve as a technical consultant and spokesperson
  • Experience in evaluating funding, developing facility support activities, and recommending actions for organizational issues
  • Submission of transcripts and meeting federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-12 for GS-13 eligibility)

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief and program manager, organizing, directing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees within the Civil Engineer Squadron Project Management Element.

The Element is the Squadron's management hub for contractor-executed construction projects.

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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, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: General Engineering Series 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Architecture Series 0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Civil Engineering Series 0810: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Mechanical Engineering Series 0830: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Electrical Engineering Series 0850: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes manages oversight of the selected Activity Management Plans (AMP) and Sub-AMP plans as assigned.

Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies proper engineering guidelines, policies, regulations, etc., appropriate to the Element.

Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.

Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems that arise.

Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency.

Serves as technical consultant to public affairs on media relations involving Element matters. Serves as the official spokesperson for Element issues, concerns, and actions for the installation.

Evaluates, recommends, and initiates funding documents to support programs and develops or supports AMPs and associated Sub-AMPs as assigned.

Develops other facility support management activities to meet project execution and execution support requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary, professional asset management and engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.

2.

Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting System (PPBS).

3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 4.

Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating these into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of installation natural/built infrastructure.

5.

Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Element. Develops Element goals and objectives that integrate organization and Engineering Flight objectives.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Communicates and coordinates Element issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc.

Directs the development and execution of Element budget and preparation of Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) documentation in support of engineering planning and execution.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4O-AFPC-12876784-089794-ICB