Summary These positions are located within the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron in San Antonio, TX. Serves as the ANG Base Architect/Engineer and, as such, plans, directs, supervises and develops all architect/engineering and personnel management activities in the broad areas outlined below regardless of source of funds or methods of accomplishment. Manages all Air Force real property, utilities, and custodial, sanitation, and entomological services. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans and organizes facility planning and public works architect and engineering activities and ANG Base-wide responses to natural disasters, terrorist attacks and fire response services in accordance with USAF directed concept of operations. Reviews mission change documents, program guides, regulations and directives, an determines engineering requirements for the construction, alteration, modification, repair and maintenance of all buildings, hangars, nose docks, shops, utility plants, ramp areas, roads and grounds, etc. to provide the installation with the capability for accomplishing the unit mission. Serves as advisor and sole recommending agent to the Commander, and a variety of inter-governmental regulatory agencies on all activities within the scope of the assigned functions. Provides professional advice pertaining to the accomplishment of engineering work in all disciplines as related to engineering projects pertaining to repair, rehabilitation, replacement and/or construction projects. Plans, organizes, and directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures to secure maximum efficiency and economy in total operations, sound organizational structure, and maximum utilization of skills within legal, regulatory and professional engineering requirements established by ANG Base regulations, building, life safety and environmental codes, higher echelon, and funds limitations Consults and gains consensus approval with ANG Engineering Directorate and Engineering Divisions, selected civilian professional engineers, and/or the Navy Facilities Engineering/Corps of Engineers (COE) offices for higher echelon-approved projects under the Military Construction Program and Real Property Maintenance Program and the requirements pertinent thereto. Directs and assures submissions of detailed specifications and related engineering and cost data to the ANG Base Contracting Officer or to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer on capabilities required of contractors and related essential data pertaining to ANG Base let and Base administered contracts. Reviews abstracts of bids, analyzes capabilities of contractors and recommends selection of contractor for award of contract. Provides technical instructions and information on engineering and other technical requirements and assigns phases of projects to subordinate engineers, engineering technicians, and draftsmen. Reviews the progress of the project and, upon completion, directs changes to achieve technically accurate and adequate layout and design computations, specifications, and estimates. Establishes technical engineering and architectural, processes, criteria and functions. Prepares or directs the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications and cost estimates for the construction, modification and maintenance of a wide variety of military buildings, structures, pavements, grounds and utilities systems. Serves by appointment as the ANG Base environmental coordinator and as such is authorized direct contact with regional offices of the Environmental Protection Agency in order to keep the ANG Base and appropriate committees current on requirements. Supervision exercised: Through subordinate supervisors, directs approximately twenty-five or more civilian, state, and military employees engaged in readiness, crash fire- rescue, engineering design, explosive ordnance disposal, engineering and operational facility maintenance duties. Is responsible for providing training and facilities for the OJT and proficiency training of approximately 100 drill status officers and airmen. Exercises personnel management responsibilities normally found in positions at this level including identification of training needs for supervisors and technical staff members. Serves as the Air Commander's representative at meetings and conferences with the National Guard Bureau, Headquarters Air Force, and Air National Guard; other federal agencies such as the Corps of Engineers, OMB, FAA, EPA, state, local government and civil bodies, as well as private agencies. Coordinates plans on proposed projects as well as matters concerning ongoing operations and problems of mutual concern. Develops and maintains effective engineering staff relationships with ANG Base and tenant organizations. In staff meetings and in daily activities, presents briefings on acquisitions, construction, operation, maintenance, and financial management concerning real property facilities. Identifies and discusses problems as well as corrective actions being taken, program status, including fiscal aspects of the engineering portion of the annual budget, and related matters of interest to the Commander and his/her staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard. All current members of the Texas air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. This position requires military membership. It is designated for National Guard officer incumbency only. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. This is a supervisory position. Military Requirements Compatible Military Assignment (per UMR): Applicant must be Duty MOS/AFSC/Branch assigned to a compatible position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations upon selection. If selected and not currently Duty MOS/AOC/Branch assigned, entrance on duty date will be delayed until assignment in the appropriate Duty MOS/AOC/Branch is verified. AFSC: Any 32EXX Rank Spread: O-1(2LT) through O-4(MAJ) Qualifications To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required At least 1 year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-0810-12) experience, education, or training for management, supervision, or performance of (1) planning, designing, construction, and/or maintaining structures and facilities; and (2) investigating, measuring, surveying, and mapping the earth's physical features. Experience in managing the function of work to be performed. This position also typically requires: (a) knowledge of architectural principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques; (b) a creative and artistic sense; and (c) an understanding and skill to use pertinent aspects of the construction industry, engineering and the physical sciences related to the design and construction of new or the improvement of existing buildings. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Basic Requirements: Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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. Education Minimum Education Requirements: Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: None Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s). Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. Additional Information Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.