Engineering Flight Chief; GS

It takes more than 170,000 Air Force Federal employees to fly, fix, fight and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. In the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS); we support the men and women in uniform and provide every kind of support service needed to fulfill the Air Force mission.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Engineering Flight Chief, (GS-0801-14) at the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, MD. This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional, highly autonomous technical leader to serve as the Engineering Flight Chief (CEN). Operating with broad delegated authority, you will independently lead and direct an engineering flight responsible for a $1B+ capital project portfolio.

As a second-level supervisor, you will plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-phase design and construction programs that directly support presidential airlift, national-level leaders, and critical mission partners.

RANGE: $143913 - 187093

• 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), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Selective Placement Factor: A current professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in one of the 50 states or territories is required for this position.

As the Engineering Flight Chief, you'll guide multidisciplinary engineers, manage complex infrastructure programs, shape long-range planning, and deliver high impact projects that keep Joint Base Andrews ready for any mission. This role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and program management to drive innovation, resilience, and world-class engineering outcomes.

U.S. Citizenship Is Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance

Degree:
Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships);

(c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Additional Education Requirements can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-

• 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.
• 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).
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations,…