AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN (General Engineer) - Series: GS-0801-11/12

DUTIES: Plans for the overall accomplishment of the Civil Engineering functions, i.e., to train and develop a ready civil engineering force in design, construction, repair and upgrading of facilities. This may include heavy repair or construction at existing bases when other capability is not readily available, heavy repair and upgrading of asphalt strips as required, and recovery operations in support of bomb damage repair or natural disasters. Supervises assigned personnel. Insures logistical, and other essential support of unit. Provides technical engineering skills for the design and construction of engineering projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must have the combination of professional education and experience in meeting the basic requirements below.

Basic Education: Completion of a Bachelor's degree in professional engineering from an accredited college/ university.

Applicants may substitute the above basic education requirement for an alternate requirement of at least 4 years of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished: (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding of the engineering science and techniques and their application to one of the branches of engineering. This must be equivalent to that provided by a full 4-year professional engineering curriculum, as described in the basic requirement. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Current registration as a professional engineer.

2. Having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training Examination, or the written test for professional registration.

3. Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering. These must have included courses specified in the basic requirement.

4. Successful completion of a full 4-year or longer related curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in an appropriate professional field provided applicant has at least 1 year of professional engineering experience in a civil engineering or construction related engineering capacity.

Length and Quality of Experience: In addition to the above basic requirements, the following is required: For GS-11, one year of Specialized Experience at a level of difficulty comparable to GS-9 in the Federal service.
For GS-12, one year of Specialized Experience at a level of difficulty comparable to GS-11 in the Federal service.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or construction related engineering capacity. (OR) Any directly related experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledges, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position. (To be creditable, the specialized experience must meet the above quality level requirement).

Note: Due to the nature of the position, it is important to provide a complete break out of your civil engineering or construction related projects and detailed description of your technical engineering functions performed for each project per experience period.

Substitution of Education for Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, the following type and amount of education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for experience: For GS-11, completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a professional engineering field. No substitution may be allowed for GS-12 grade.

Basis of Rating: In order to be rated eligible, applicants must meet the qualification requirements and show evidence of possession of the following knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSA's). Eligible applicants will be rated and ranked based upon their relative possession of these KSA's:

1. Knowledge of the organization, programs and policies of a professional civil engineering or construction related engineering activity.

2. Ability to manage and direct a civil engineering or construction related engineering function.

3. Ability to analyze, evaluate and implement civil engineering or construction related engineering training programs.

4. Ability to develop civil engineering readiness programs.

5. Ability to develop and manage civil engineering budgets.

FORMS REQUIRED

BASIC APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT - Individuals may apply with either (a) a resume, (b) the Optional Application for Federal Employment, (c) an SF-171, or (d) any other written format the applicant chooses. Although the Federal Government does not now require a designated standard application form, certain information is necessary in order to evaluate qualifications and to determine legal requirements for Federal Employment. The application submitted must provide all the information stated in the current Amendment to Announcement 443.

ATAFR-202, Employee Availability Statement - This form is requested but not mandatory.

Listing of College Courses and Scholastic Achievement - This information is mandatory. College transcripts (or copies) are required to verify education. OPM Form 1170/17 will NOT be accepted.

SF-15, Claim for 10-point Veterans Preference - This form is mandatory for all claims based on service-connected disability, widow, mother, spouse or purple heart. Required documentary proof must be submitted with form.

DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - A copy of this document is requested but not mandatory.

WHERE TO FILE

Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit
P.O. Box 39060
Macon, Georgia 31209