Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to To serve as the Associate Dean for The Civil Engineer School, Air Force Institute of Technology. Incumbent exercises full supervisory and managerial authorities.

Major duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Air Force Institute of Technology, ensuring that The Civil Engineering School complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Leads people. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Improves the unit. The incumbent is responsible to the faculty, Dean and Chancellor for effective leadership in the development and operation of the school's academic programs and direction of the school's management and support structure. Educates the force. Provides guest lectures as requested in those courses taught by the school. May be required to direct senior level courses or seminars. Participates in appropriate Institute senior management activities.

Qualification

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific, Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (Engineering, Environmental or Architecture). or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (Engineering, Environmental or Architecture), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in administration of an academic program, education management and/or Engineering, Environmental or Architecture AND in formulating educational policies and procedures where none exists. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. An earned master's degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering, architecture, engineering management, environmental management, construction management, or an equivalent field related to the Air Force Civil Engineering career field is required. An earned Doctorate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering, architecture, engineering management, environmental management, construction management, or an equivalent field related to the Air Force Civil Engineering career field is desirable. 2. A mastery of engineering, environmental, management functions, processes, and techniques. 3. Expert knowledge of the educational processes and ability to direct the development of curriculum to meet customers' requirements. Must demonstrate initiative and originality in formulating educational policies and procedures where none exist. 4. Incumbent must have outstanding academic and managerial experience and competence, must be a recognized leader in the civil engineer management field and must have the ability to judge Air Force, Department of Defense and national educational needs in relation to capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices,and procedures. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the faculty and staff of the organization through subordinate department heads. 6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more of the school's organization segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 8. An active member of professional societies appropriate to area of expertise is highly desired. 9. Expertise in engineering principles demonstrated by registration as a professional engineer is desirable. 10.Incumbent must have prior experience teaching within the Air Force or DOD, and previous attendance at Academic Instructor School is desirable. 11.Intimate knowledge of base civil engineering mission and management and/or Air Force civil engineering education mission, demonstrated by prior experience as a base civil engineer, deputy base civil engineer, engineering flight chief, civil engineer squadron commander, and/or a faculty member responsible for providing education to the Air Force Civil Engineering enterprise PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.