Electrical Engineer

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 (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war‑winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full‑time Electrical Engineer (GS‑0850(99)-12) to work at the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, Engineering Flight, Project Management Element at Luke AFB, located in Glendale, AZ.

In this position you serve as a professional electrical engineer, performing design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties in support of a military installation.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Salary Range: $93,629 – $121,720 annually based on experience.

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year
• Paid Time Off: 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)
• Retirement:
  Basic Benefits Plan
• Retirement:
  Social Security
• Retirement:
  Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• Retirement: U.S. Citizenship

• Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues;
  
  of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non‑appropriated funds.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management.
• Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and technique/skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings.
• Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to participate in special studies and present data to members from different organizations and commands to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.
• The work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee must drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required.
• May be required to serve on A&E selection boards.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The selectee will have up to 24 months to meet the applicable mandatory experience, education, and training requirements.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short‑notice drug testing.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.