Engineering Technician

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team as an Engineering Technician with
100th Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure optimal resource decisions are made and executed across civil engineer
activities and ensure data and information from all shops are applied to the applicable Asset Management Plan (AMP) and
other investment and execution plans. Utilizing proactive data and information from Sustainment Management Systems to
conduct performance analysis, risk-based sustainment decision making, resource optimization, and life-cycle requirement
planning. Additional this role will serve as an interface with customers to collect and validate user requirements. Perform
Preventative Maintenance analysis and planning, corrective maintenance analysis and planning; and provide support to the
Engineering Flight (CEN) on cradle-to-grave project execution within a Civil Engineer Squadron on a military installation.

The successful applicant will manage and execute Asset Management Plans (AMP) and/or sub-Asset Management Plan (sub-
AMP) for the entire installation. You will also integrate and synchronize Operations Flight work force for Sustainment
Management Systems (SMS) data standards, collection, and analysis. You will also manage Preventative Maintenance (PM)
program in the appropriate IT system (NexGen/IT/ACES-WIMS) whilst integrating and synchronizing the Operations Flight
contract project development, review, construction and integration, and warranty management pertaining to respective
portfolios.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov),

• Knowledge of AFIs, practices and procedures pertaining to Civil Engineering operations and ability to research,

analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations, and recommend timely and
economical solutions.

• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management and Sustainment Management Systems, system capabilities,

economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to manipulate data use macros and formulae, pivot tables and charts, perform data
analysis, and build effective presentations.

• Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, and budget systems; work classifications and

the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures and appropriated and non-appropriated funds; automated
data processing system capabilities; real property management; and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned
functions.

• Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles, and surveying methods, equipment and

techniques of measurements to identify project requirements.

Other Significant Facts Pertaining to the Position

• The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however this role may be

subject to testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

• The work may require the employe to drive a motor vehicle. Must be able to provide a UK category B driving license.


• May act as project liaison between the Army Corps of Engineers and other designated agencies.


• May be required to serve on selection boards or construction contract source selection boards.


• May be required to serve as a member of the contingency recovery team during exercises and during real world

contingencies.

• Must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of engineering.


Other Important Information

• Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization's flexible

working policies.

• Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules,

and regulations.

• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.


• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary

training.

• Position may be coded as mission essential.


• A 6-month probationary period will be required.


• May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary

training.

• May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set

of the incumbent.


• Knowledge in Asset Management Principles and Practices as it applies to Operational Management and Requirements

and Optimization activities.

• Knowledge of Civil Engineering work control, customer service, operations/maintenance management procedures, and

functions and procedures of each type of Civil Engineering work centers.


• 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy


• Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy.


• Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance Scheme


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free on-site parking


• Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment.


• Development opportunities available


• Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high

performance

• Free access to on-site gym facilities





Who Can Apply

• Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign

Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency
in the UK.

• Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position;

however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants
will require a security clearance.


• Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date. Proof of identification in the form

of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.

• This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional

information contact the LNDH team on