GENERAL ENGINEERING

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GENERAL ENGINEERING, Position Description Number T5904800 and is part of the CO 140 CES, National Guard.

The primary purpose of the ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, is to provide technical assistance to the Base Architect/Engineer in overseeing and managing the engineering shops and production control function, provide technical support to all assigned sections and provide guidance to these sections on standard and code requirements. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

Prepares or directs the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, specifications and independent cost estimates for the construction, modification and maintenance of a wide variety of military buildings, structures, pavements, grounds, and utilities systems. Reviews architectural drawings, sketches, and specifications for technical adequacy, constructability, maintainability, operability, and interpretation in terms of requirements for manpower, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and operating of real property facilities, and provides related management, engineering, and other support work. Exercises authority in planning, directing, controlling and coordinating architectural or engineering activities. Makes decisions in line with prior Air National Guard Base policy and planning, such as priority of new construction, acceptance of completed work, facility disposal, real estate acquisition, utilization, or disposal actions.

Coordinates on plans, exchanges information, recommends policy or procedures and keeps apprised of new architecture and engineering developments. Determines operational trends and forecasts requirements. Determines and coordinates acquisition and use of money, manpower, equipment and material. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military.