Research Physicist

USA
June 2, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of the Air Force

Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

Overview

This position is part of a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Public Notice, aimed at recruiting qualified Civil Engineers. Submitting an application under this notice does not guarantee referral or selection, but allows hiring managers to consider your resume as vacancies arise across various Air Force locations.

Duties

Duties vary by grade level but may include:

  • Planning, designing, and managing construction, maintenance, repair, and upgrades for real property and infrastructure (e.g., roads, runways, utility systems).
  • Leading civil engineering projects from initial survey through construction and final as-built documentation.
  • Preparing technical designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Providing engineering guidance and resolving issues during project execution.
  • Conducting site inspections and supporting in-shop planning efforts.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
A degree in professional engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a combination of education and experience meeting the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) engineering standards.

Specialized Experience Requirements by Grade:

  • GS-11: One year at GS-09 level, including experience in small-scale or partial civil engineering projects and technical design review.
    OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
  • GS-12: One year at GS-11, demonstrating ability to manage infrastructure construction, renovation, and maintenance projects for a complex installation.
  • GS-13: One year at GS-12, including experience in complex civil design, reviewing structural and hydraulic plans, and resolving technical problems affecting budget, schedule, and quality.
  • GS-14: One year at GS-13, with responsibility for overseeing civil design for military/civil works, advising on technical issues, and conducting feasibility studies.
  • GS-15: One year at GS-14, requiring multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and demonstrated ability to solve novel engineering problems and lead high-impact infrastructure development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Proficiency in civil engineering principles and infrastructure project management.
  • Ability to interpret and develop technical engineering data and documentation.
  • Skilled in construction oversight, budget estimation, and quality control.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • May require security clearance.
  • Must register for Selective Service (if male, born after 12/31/1959).
  • May be subject to drug testing, overtime, shift work, or emergency recall.
  • Travel and relocation (PCS) may be authorized depending on duty location.
  • Education and certifications must be verifiable via transcripts and/or licenses.
  • Veterans’ preference documentation required if claiming eligibility.

Additional Information

  • You may be considered for temporary, term, or permanent appointments.
  • Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis as vacancies arise.
  • Pay is location-dependent and based on the General Schedule.
  • Veterans and transitioning service members may qualify under special hiring authorities.
  • Volunteer and part-time experience is credited when clearly documented.

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