Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to serve as the Portfolio Optimization Branch Chief within the 412th Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineering Group (412 CEG/CENP) at Edwards AFB. In this key leadership capacity, you will directly oversee the Planning, Programming, and Energy Management Sections, guiding the strategic development, master planning, and utility management of the Air Force's premier flight test installation
In this position you will serve as Chief and program manager, organizing, directing, and exercising control over supervisory and nonsupervisory employees within the Civil Engineer Group Portfolio Optimization Branch
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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality)
If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated 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: (List 3 skills specific to your work center "desires" and are NOT from the PD/PRD. This is your personal message to a potential candidate.)
• 5 years of experience in the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process
• Experience presenting high-visibility briefs to senior installation leaders (e.g., Wing/Group Commanders) to drive funding prioritization
• Expertise in leveraging Enhanced Use Leases (EUL) and third-party energy financing mechanisms to monetize underutilized real property assets, optimize capital portfolios, and secure private-sector capital to directly enhance installation energy resilience and mission assurance
Major Duties:
• Plans, organizes, & directs the activities of the Branch. Develops Branch goals & objectives that integrate organization & Engineering Division objectives. Manages oversight of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP) & Base Activity Management Plan (BAMP); & selected Activity Management Plans (AMP) & Sub-AMP plans as assigned.
• Represents the Branch with a variety of installation & functional area organizations. Establishes, develops & maintains effective working relationships with other elements & flights in Base Civil Engineering & other offices involved in areas related to org activities.
• Reviews organization, mission, functions & manning. Identifies requirements & initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies & space to ensure success in meeting goals & objectives.
• Performs self-inspection & presents detailed & comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete & quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses policies & procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness & efficiency of work.
• Participates in special projects & initiatives & performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects & initiates milestones & goals.
• Evaluates reports by analyzing facts & performing appropriate research & prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems & performs follow-up.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
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 position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university curriculum.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Professional knowledge of a broad range of engineering concepts, principles, and prctices related to infrastructure engineering (primarily civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering) and extensive familiarity with other related engineering disciplines and architecture to manage engineering projects and programs, determine compliance with various requirements, and recommend timely and economical solutions to complex engineering problems.
Knowledge of standard federal contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, system capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned engineering and program management functions.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards and regulations and of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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
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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/
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