Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-04) to work at the Engineering & Technical Management Directorate (AFTC/EN) at Edwards AFB in Edwards, CA.
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.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment.
Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Telework Information:
• up to 80% telework possible (must reside in the local area)
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
Remote/Alternate Workplace information:
• This position has been approved for the potential for remote work and duty location MAY be negotiated after selection. Occasional TDY’s to the home location (Installation mentioned in paragraph 3 above) MAY be required. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $142,094 - $191,900 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 7 May 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
• Experience working in a functional office.
• Expertise in S&E hiring actions, processes and programs.
• Established relationships with other Command ENRs, AFMC, and the S&E CFT.
• Understands the importance of data in the workforce development arena.
• Understands and demonstrates an enterprise-minded approach to workforce development.
Mission/Purpose:
In this position you will exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the AFTC Engineering Resource Management Division. You will be responsible for performing professional engineering and Center-level functional management in support of projects/programs/initiatives pertaining to science, engineering and technical management across the AF Test Enterprise. You will also be responsible for AFTC science and engineering workforce management and development, resource management, and advocate for science and engineering career fields across the Center and at HQ AFMC.
Major Duties:
• Serves as first level supervisor.
• Manages prioritization of AFTC workforce development efforts to include Force Development Programs, Civilian Development, Functional Awards, Succession Planning and workforce development data analytics.
• Guides the planning and execution of the directorate’s budget.
• Continue development of the ENR division to fully support the acquisition, training, and development of the S&E and T&E workforce.
• Build S&E hiring processes that support the Air Force diversity and inclusion goals.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• BS in engineering highly desired
• DAWIA Certification
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.