Supervisory General Engineer

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution required.
  • 5-7 years of relevant supervisory engineering experience preferred.
  • Deep understanding of multidisciplinary engineering theories and principles essential.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD planning, programming, and budgeting systems (PPBS).
  • Familiarity with personnel management, EEO regulations, and safety practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and organize work for supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
  • Evaluate and appraise performance of subordinate supervisors and staff.
  • Oversee resolution of grievances and employee issues escalated from supervisors.
  • Approve significant expenditures and training requests for team members.
  • Foster a work environment that encourages self-development and participation in mission objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs available.
  • Opportunity to pursue ongoing professional development and training.
  • Work in a mission-driven environment focused on national defense.
  • Collaborative work culture within a diverse team at Tinker Air Force Base.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 72 ABW, at Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! 2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality Job Open Date: 8/21/2026 Job Close Date: 9/8/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over supervisory and non-supervisory employees assigned to 72 ABW/CE Project Management Branch (CENM). Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Recommends awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification to higher level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employee sand make decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees. Encourages self-development. Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Supports the agency's EEO program through allocation of personnel to participate in community outreach and recruitment programs, ensures full cooperation of employees with EEO office officials. Addresses subordinates' concerns, whether perceived or real, and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees. Requirements: - Obtain & maintain a security clearance - May be required to travel to perform temporary duty - May have extended/other than normal duty hours - Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position. - A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): 1. Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional 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 of the DoD Planning, Programming, and 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 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. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. 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. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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 #LN-DNI

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