Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) 412 CEG/CENP

Air Force Test Center is hiring a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) for the Portfolio Optimization Branch Chief role within the 412th Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineering Group (412 CEG/CENP) at Edwards AFB, CA (onsite). This position provides leadership over Planning, Programming, and Energy Management to support master planning, utility management, and portfolio optimization across the installation. Salary ranges from USD 104,349 to 161,313 per year (includes locality).

Why this role

• Leadership impact: Oversee planning and portfolio optimization efforts that align with organization and Engineering Division objectives.
• Portfolio optimization focus: Direct oversight of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP) and Base Activity Management Plan (BAMP), along with selected Activity Management Plans (AMP) and Sub-AMP plans.
• Energy resilience and mission assurance: Use Enhanced Use Leases (EUL) and third-party energy financing mechanisms to monetize underutilized real property assets and optimize capital portfolios.
• Direct engagement: Represent the Branch with installation and functional area organizations and help develop working relationships across Base Civil Engineering and related offices.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs Branch activities.
• Develops Branch goals and objectives aligned to organization and Engineering Division objectives.
• Provides oversight of BCAMP, BAMP, and assigned Activity Management Plans (AMP) and Sub-AMP plans.
• Represents the Branch with installation and functional area organizations.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other elements and flights involved in organization activities.
• Reviews organization, mission, functions, and manning.
• Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources, including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space, to meet goals and objectives.
• Conducts self-inspection and provides detailed reports to the supervisor, including corrective actions taken.
• Follows up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies.
• Assesses policies and procedures to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.
• Participates in special projects, initiatives, and special assignments; identifies needs and initiates milestones and goals.
• Evaluates reports by analyzing facts, performing appropriate research, and preparing detailed responses.
• Determines recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and conducts follow-up.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience presenting high-visibility briefs to senior installation leaders (e.g., Wing/Group Commanders) to drive funding prioritization.
• Expertise leveraging Enhanced Use Leases (EUL) and third-party energy financing mechanisms to monetize underutilized real property assets, optimize capital portfolios, and secure private-sector capital to enhance installation energy resilience and mission assurance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Selected candidates must complete a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on whether the position is competitive or excepted.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university curriculum.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Professional knowledge of a broad range of engineering concepts, principles, and practices related to infrastructure engineering (primarily civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering) and familiarity with related disciplines and architecture to manage engineering projects and programs, determine compliance with requirements, and recommend timely and economical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Knowledge of standard federal contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, system capabilities, and economic usage for assigned engineering and program management functions.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, including environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues.
• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Travel: Up to 25% travel possible.

Announcement closes: 10/28/2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality). If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if selected for the position.

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