civilian personnel office

Civilian Personnel Office
52d Force Support Squadron
United States Air Force
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Announcement Number: 10/2016
Opening Date:
Closing Date:
17 Feb 2016
1 Mar 2016
Internal and external Non-US Vacancy Announcement/Interne und externe Stellenausschreibung für
Nicht-Amerikanische Bewerber
(IAW USAFEI 36-713)
Area of Consideration: Spangdahlem AB
POSITION TITLE:
Civil Engineer
Bauingenieur/-in
GRADE:
C-0810-7/C-0810-7a
WORK HOURS:
38.5 h per week. On principle, this position would also be suitable for part-time
employment.
REMARKS:
Temporary NTE 31-Dec-2017 (until completion of North-West-Expansion)/
Befristet bis 31. Dezember 2017 (Fertigstellung der Nord-West-Erweiterung)
ORGANIZATION:
52 CES/CEN
LOCATION:
Spangdahlem/Bitburg Area
On principle this position is also suitable for heavily disabled persons. / Grundsätzlich ist diese Position auch
für schwerbehinderte Menschen geeignet.
MAJOR DUTIES:
The primary purpose of this position is:
To serve as a professional civil engineer, performing construction
management/monitoring duties in support of a military installation.
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Monitors and/or manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real
property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering.
Oversees projects which on a recurring basis run one (advanced features) to three (conventional) years
depending on type and include work on labs, airfield runways, utility systems, base utility plants, aircraft
maintenance shops/hangars, recreation facilities, administrative offices, dormitories, etc. Performs
detailed preconstruction site surveys. Prepares or reviews as-built drawings at the end of construction.
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Maintains surveillance over construction contractors to ensure overall compliance with contracted
specifications, schedules, etc. Work may include participation in and/or surveillance over Multiple
Award Construction Contract (MACC) contracted work. Assists in evaluating construction bids. Develops
and/or reviews specifications and schedules and negotiates for utility services for the construction
period. Inspects and/or oversees inspection of construction for compliance and resolves differences with
contractors. Prepares/reviews change orders prior to contract modification. May be involved with the
Judge Advocate General’s office on contractor performance problems and provides recommendations to
withhold payment if justified. May be involved in construction contract source selection boards.
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Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects. Applies knowledge of
other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been
addressed.
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Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely
become obsolete. Uses computers/computer software such as information management programs,
computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to solve
engineering problems and facilitate work. Keeps current on relevant software applications.
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In conjunction with the primary duty of construction management, on a less frequent basis performs
work in the programming/base development, design, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M)
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functions. Prepares/reviews designs for a variety of real property facilities construction projects,
determining design criteria, putting together cost estimates and time schedules, preparing architect and
engineer (A&E) statements of work, etc. Performs requirements programming in support of base
development for (O&M), military construction programs (MCP), non-appropriated fund (NAF), military
family housing (MFH), etc. to include validating requirements, performing economic analyses, and
coordinating with the installation facilities board.
For further details and review of the position description contact the Civilian Personnel Section, Bldg. 151,
Spangdahlem Air Base.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFIZIERUNGSANFORDERUNGEN:
Applicants for this position are required to meet E&T level V or VI equivalent level of education and
experience requirements stablished below. E&T Requirements can be substituted by additional experience as
stated below. *
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Education and Training Level V* - Graduate Engineer (f/m) with university or specialized college
diploma/Bachelor diploma within construction engineering (e.g. civil engineering, structural
engineering, architecture, electrical etc.) / Ingenieur/-in (FH/Universität) im Bauwesen (z. B.
Hochbau, Tiefbau, Architektur, Elektro usw.)
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Education and Training Level VI* - Graduate Engineer (f/m) with university or specialized college
diploma/Masters exam
within construction engineering (e.g. civil engineering, structural
engineering, architecture, electrical etc.) / Ingenieur/-in (FH/Universität) im Bauwesen (z. B.
Hochbau, Tiefbau, Architektur, Elektro usw.)
*Description of Education & Training (E&T) Levels can be found in USAFEI 36-703.
Creditable Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
o With E&T Level V
for pay grade C-7
none
for pay grade C-7a
1 year
Experience Requirements:
o With E&T Level VI
for pay grade C-7
none
for pay grade C-7a
none
Creditable experience must reflect the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the
position and must be in the same or in a similar line of work as the job for which considered. The
predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to
be filled and must be directly related to the position. As a rule one year of creditable experience
must have been gained at one level below the grade for which considered.
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An excellent command of the English language is required. (ELP Level 3: passing score 85%) as stated
in PD.
Excellent command of the German language as stated in PD.
Good knowledge of automated data processing software programs (MS Office) as stated in PD.
German driver’s license class B as stated in PD.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS/ZUSATZQUALIFIKATIONEN:
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Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial
aircraft.
Inspections may be conducted in “hard-hat” areas and may require significant walking, bending,
climbing, and stooping. Some worksites may involve exposure to environmental hazards.
HOW TO APPLY/BEWERBUNG:
Application (USAFE Form 201) and Request for Placements Consideration (USAFE Form 10- if currently employed) and
any supporting documents must be turned in to the Civilian Personnel Office, Bldg. 151, 54529 Spangdahlem or sent via
email to 52fss.fsmc@us.af.mil . All applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. For further
detailed information please call DSN 452-6080 or Commercial 06565-61-6080 (08:00 – 16:00) or check our website:
http://www.52fss.com/NewFiles/cpo.html.
The application cannot be considered if supporting documents are missing.
Applicants presenting foreign education & training credentials are required to obtain a letter of equivalency from the
appropriate German authority of the state where he/she is residing. In Rheinland-Pfalz you may contact: Aufsichtsund Dienstleistungsdirektion (ADD), Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 54290 Trier,
Phone: 0651-9494-0, Fax: 0651-9494-170, e-mail: poststelle@add.rlp.de