Civil Engineer; Title

Civil Engineer Duties

As a CIVIL ENGINEER (TITLE
5), GS-0810-12, you will provide supervisory and technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing the engineering shops and production control function. Major duties include:

• Plan and schedule work to promote a smooth flow and even distribution of workload across engineering functions.
• Coordinate plans and schedules with organization managers and customers to meet mission and customer requirements.
• Identify changes in priorities and take action to implement adjustments to meet organizational goals.
• Establish metrics and utilize analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
• Perform self-assessments and present detailed reports identifying discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Provide technical instruction and guidance on architectural and engineering requirements to subordinate engineers, technicians, and draftsmen.
• Review engineering and architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and estimates for technical adequacy and compliance with standards.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, modification, and maintenance of facilities.
• Review completed work and direct changes to ensure technically accurate layouts, designs, and computations.
• Serve as the government technical representative in conferences with architectural and engineering firms to ensure designs meet Air Force requirements.
• Perform extensive mathematical and technical calculations to develop engineered solutions to complex technical problems.
• Analyze engineering data to determine facility requirements, funding needs, and feasibility of construction or repair projects.
• Evaluate cost estimates, design computations, and technical data to ensure economical use of funds and materials.
• Apply quantitative analysis to assess land contours, soil conditions, weather impacts, and utility requirements affecting engineering projects.
• Assign work to subordinate employees based on priorities, difficulty, and employee experience, training, and abilities.
• Balance workload and provide advice, guidance, and direction to civilian and military personnel across engineering functions.
• Identify training requirements and provide oversight of on-the-job and proficiency training for assigned personnel.