What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL SCIENCE / COMMUNITY PLANNER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY position at US Air Force Materiel Command?
Duties
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- Serves as an expert environmental planner, engineering/scientific expert and project manager with the responsibility for managing large multi-faceted projects requiring highly complex analysis over multiple disciplines and areas. Anticipates issues, applies scientific theory and practices in developing sound solutions and action plans to ensure mission sustainability and protection of resources.
- Serves as innovative long-range planner, subject matter expert, and primary interface with Air Force and regulatory legal counsel and technical staff, and stakeholders. Consistently provides expertise that is sought by peers. Communicates complex Conservation planning actions to Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies, all levels of Air Force management, and the public.
- Independently leads and guides others in formulating and executing diverse, highly complex projects to ensure all requirements are achieved.
- Works closely with other program and project managers (internal and external to AFTC) to ensure program/project environmental issues are identified, fully developed. and strategies for success are in place.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
- Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
- Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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- Obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance/Non Critical Sensitive
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband of a NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-11.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Mastery of environmental engineering/scientific concepts, principles, and practices enabling employee to serve as expert and technical authority on a variety of issues related to environmental planning.
2. Superior knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to environmental planning including standard contracting mechanisms, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of related engineering/scientific disciplines such as mechanical engineering, biology, chemistry, etc. and the ability to integrate information from numerous engineering/scientific disciplines. Knowledge of TW operations and processes as they apply to environmental management.
4. Skill in written and oral communication and the ability to present data and information to impart knowledge to an audience.
5. Ability to adapt or modify, as required, standard practices, equipment, or techniques in developing planning requirements and implementing solutions for an array of proposed programs and projects.
6. Ability to assess the impacts of proposed programs /projects on the region's environmental resources while incorporating mission needs to achieve a sound balance.
Education
Community Planning Series 0020
Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements
Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance.
2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
General Physical Science Series, 1301
Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements:
- Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
or
- - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional information
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one's identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees' points of view are key to our success.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Agency contact information
Air Force Test Center RecruitmentEmailAFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.milAddressEdwards AFB
5 N Seller Avenue
Bldg 3000, Rm 120
Edwards AFB, CA 93524
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
