About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-04) to work at the 96 Test Wing, 96 Range Group, 782d Test Squadron (782 TS) at Eglin Air Force Base.

This position serves as the Chief Engineer for the 782d Test Squadron (782 TS) and serves as the designated technical authority for the squadron's highly complex test and evaluation (T&E) mission, with ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective execution of all squadron test activities including climatic testing, installed systems testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and open air test activities. The position advises the Squadron Director/Commander on multidisciplinary engineering and scientific issues across a diverse testing portfolio, is the final technical approval authority for 782 TS testing programs, and exercises second-level supervisory and managerial authorities for a major T&E organization that directly impacts 96th Test Wing and Air Force Test Center strategic objectives.

APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL (Eglin Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $125,776 - $179,482 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."

NOTE: For Acquisition "NH Pay Band" positions ADD the following statement under the pay band range:

"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

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

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.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

1. A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired. An advanced engineering degree, such as a Masters or a PhD is preferred.

2. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Engineer as defined in AF and AFMC guidance.

3. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification; i.e., Practitioner in an area such as Test & Evaluation (T&E) or Engineering & Technical Management (ETM)

4. This position is designated as a Critical Engineering Position and is managed under the criteria listed in AFMC guidance.

5. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

6. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

7. Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and as necessary to meet regulatory guidance.

8. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position

Desired Skills:

4 years of DT or OT test execution, test planning, test support, test design, and test safety experience desired.

4 years of experience as a test conductor/test director, or test engineer is desired.

4 years of test program lead experience desired.

Major Duties:

- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

- Plans, organizes, and oversees the engineering activities for the test and evaluation of multiple unique major ground test facilities including the McKinley Climatic Laboratory (MCL), the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF), the Joint Pre-flight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems (J-PRIMES), and the Portable Seeker/Sensor/Signature Evaluation Facility for the 782d Test Squadron.

- Serves as the Chief Engineer, exercising final authority in providing the engineering leadership, management, and technical direction required to support all assigned T&E programs.

- Performs work in the application of multiple engineering disciplines to support the design, development, procurement, production, testing, and evaluation of AF and DoD-level major systems with specialized T&E applications.

- Represents the 782d Test Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT:

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.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

Drug Testing:

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Top Secret" security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education Requirements:

A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired. An advanced engineering degree, such as a Masters or a PhD is preferred.

DAWIA Certification:

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification; i.e., Level 3 in an area such as Test & Evaluation (T&E); Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering-Systems Engineering (SPRDE-SE); or Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering-Program Systems Engineer (SPRDE-PSE). Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months of assigned duties.

Financial Management Statement:

Position is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and as necessary to meet regulatory guidance.

Top 5-6 job related KSAs:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and of system engineering and efforts required to achieve and preserve operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness in systems or end-items.

2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.

3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

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

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