GENERAL ENGINEER

Apply GENERAL ENGINEER Department of Defense Defense Information Systems Agency ENGINEERING BRANCH HAC/HC342 Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

It is located in the DISA Hosting and Compute Center.

Summary This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

It is located in the DISA Hosting and Compute Center.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/05/2026 to 02/13/2026 Salary $106,437 to - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade GG 13 Locations 4 vacancies in the following locations: Montgomery, AL Denver, CO Columbus, OH Tinker AFB, OK Show morefewer locations (5) Chambersburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Lackland AFB, TX San Antonio, TX Hill AFB, UT Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) * 0801 General Engineering Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CES-DISA-12877496-26AA Control number 856715400 This job is open to Help The public U.S.

Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency This position is open to all U.S.

Citizens.

Videos Duties Help * Selected engineer will manage multi-disciplinary data center centric facility engineering projects.

* Manage engineering projects from concept through design, procurement and installation.

* Prepares standard operating procedures for the day-to-day engineering operations of the data centers and ensures they receive wide distribution.

* Direct engineering operations sites to ensure personnel safety, welfare, and mission support.

Responsibilities include overseeing emergency management, facilitating dignitary assistance, and serving as a liaison with base and local authorities.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S.

Citizen.

* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

* This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

* Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: GG-0801 Degree: Engineering.

To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; 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.

OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration Written Test Specified academic courses Related curriculum - With this criteria, applicants also need verification of employment from a supervisor stating you have performed professional engineering duties.

For more detailed information on the above criteria, please go to . Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Working knowledge of facility engineering principles (mechanical, electrical or architecture) or building codes; Project planning or designs to include developing project justification or programmatic cost estimating; Skilled in managing multiple projects or task order jobs through planning, design, and construction.

Experience must include five (5) years in the engineering field or knowledge and experience with facility management of data center facilities.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

Transcripts for GG-801 Basic Requirement:To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Additional information * This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C.

1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.

* If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.

* This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.

* A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.

* Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination * We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

* Moving costs MAY be paid.

* The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable.

For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.

* Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.

* The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.

It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003.

The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments.

Please see this policy here.

* Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C.

in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

* For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.

* For more information on veterans' preference, click here.

* For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.

* All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.

Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

COMPETENCIES: * General engineering You can preview the Questionnaire here: Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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Required documents Required Documents Help FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

* Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.

Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at Learn more about the new resume requirements * Complete Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.

* Transcripts (REQUIRED) The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

* SF-50 - Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.

Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

* Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the military.

Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C.

in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." * Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF.

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* Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: Must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

* Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: Must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

* Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

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