Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Mission Facility Specialist (NH-0301-02) to work at the 412th Maintenance Group (412 MXG/MXOL) at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
In this position you will serve as a facility technician, managing utility systems, installed furniture and equipment for buildings assigned to the 412th Maintenance Group.
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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes locality)
If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position (VOP), your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"\
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Desired Skills:
- Basic knowledge of facility systems, construction, and troubleshooting techniques desired
- Experience utilizing MS Office (word, excel, etc.) desired
- Basic knowledge of contracts and contract management/oversight desired
Major Duties:
- Coordinates and actively participates in construction project meetings for new construction and modification of existing facilities.
- Directs through procurement of services from other base agencies or contractors the accomplishment of facility service operations, maintenance, repairs, and modifications for all facilities assigned.
- Gathers technical data and recommends to management, the action that should be taken based upon facts concerning resources, budget, and other influencing factors.
- Performs research and analysis related to facility management; collects metrics, analyzes data for trends, and takes corrective action to meet MXG goals wo support facility layout: energy conservation planning; facility utilization; utility consumption estimates, and/or special projects
- Prepares and manages support service for contracts for facility operations such as, but not limited to custodial, trash removal, elevator service and maintenance service for unique test equipment systems.
- Serves as the on-site technical representative for specialized utility systems such as elevators, fire and security systems, complex heating and cooling systems, and electrical distribution systems.
- Conducts surveys and provides support, assessment, and consultation services.
- Prepares rough-order-magnitude (ROM) cost estimates using appropriate processes associated with facility usage or modification/renovation requirements, in conjunction with management.
- Makes investigative test, design analysis, and cost analysis to determine feasibility of proposed modification/reconfiguration of facilities.
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.
U.S. Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or civil engineering concepts, principles and practices.
Ability to direct, coordinate and document facilities maintenance and operations activities.
Ability to research, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and execute multiple facility projects simultaneously.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment 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), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
Federal Resume Tips:
Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
Learn more about the new resume requirements at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
