General Engineer

Role overview

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a General Engineer to act as a program manager and regional engineering point of contact for Installation Support Europe and Africa, within the Installation Management Division (SF-GI). The position focuses on facility engineering projects, advisory support, and oversight of assigned real property work in the European theater.

Key duties

• Lead and support facilities engineering projects and advisory services for assigned installations.
• Define, apply, and explain objectives, policies, and operating functions connected to facility engineering and project delivery.
• Arrange or carry out additional inspections and studies needed to support sound project planning and decisions.
• Deliver technical engineering assistance for SRM work tied to maintenance, preservation, and management of real property assets in the AOR (EUCOM).
• Represent DLA in discussions with requesting activities, DIC agents, architecture/engineering firms, and regional or service offices on DLA-funded work, including review and recommendation activities.
• Advise on unusual site or construction issues, design gaps, funding impacts, schedule concerns, and completion risks.
• Perform other assigned work as needed.
• Serve as a Facility Operations Specialist and Host Support Coordinator.

Employment conditions

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Tour of duty is flexible.
• This role requires a Non-Critical Sensitive clearance with Secret access.
• Employment is contingent on a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be used; unfavorable background results may lead to removal.
• The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.
• No recruitment incentives are authorized.
• This position is not part of a bargaining unit.
• A REAL ID or other acceptable identification is required for access to certain federal facilities.
• The assignment is subject to an overseas rotation agreement with a 36-month tour length.
• This is a mission-essential role and may require work during emergencies to sustain critical functions.
• Work may be required at the duty location, a telework site, or another designated location during crisis, contingency operations, or exercises.
• Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements.
• Overseas housing, school, medical, dental, and related family support rules apply as described in the posting.
• Ordinarily resident U.S. citizens in the host country are not eligible under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Pay retention may apply to eligible employees selected through a formal overseas recruitment program.
• This position does not qualify for appointment of reemployed annuitants.
• DLA maintains a drug-free workplace and may require pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident testing.
• Applicants selected for testing-designated positions must complete urinalysis; refusal or a positive result can affect hiring or continued employment.
• Use of CBD products may lead to a positive marijuana test result.
• Selected candidates may need to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding.
• Employees are expected to support efficient government service, the rule of law, and the U.S. Constitution.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must show one year of specialized experience that matches the role and is equivalent to GS-11 level work in the federal system or comparable service in military or private-sector settings. Applicants must also meet all grade, time-in-grade, appointment, and other regulatory requirements by the closing date.

Qualified experience may include paid work, unpaid work, volunteer service, and service through programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. The hiring agency will give credit for relevant volunteer experience when it supports the required competencies.

Basic education and professional standards

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in professional engineering is required, with a program meeting ABET-accredited engineering standards or an approved equivalent coursework path.
• Acceptable alternatives may include a combination of education, training, and technical experience that demonstrates strong grounding in physical and mathematical sciences and engineering practice.
• Acceptable professional credentials include current EI, EIT, or PE registration/licensure.
• Evidence of passing the FE exam or another written licensure test may also satisfy the requirement.
• At least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering may be accepted if they meet professional engineering curriculum standards.
• A related bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field may qualify when paired with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional supervision.

Technical capability expected

• Strong command of engineering concepts, principles, and methods for projects and studies involving varied general engineering conditions, including climate change impacts on infrastructure and utility systems.
• Ability to perform site investigations and evaluate whether proposed designs and layouts are appropriate.
• Capability to apply engineering principles to design, develop, and manage complex projects.
• Experience reviewing design and construction documents and interpreting standards used for new construction, repairs, restoration, and alterations.

Additional information

Section 508-conformant information and communication technology must be provided to employees with disabilities, as required. Public-facing vacancy and career transition systems must comply with applicable ICT standards.

This overseas assignment includes important host-country and entitlement considerations. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Employees and family members are responsible for their own medical and dental care unless space-available and reimbursable military treatment is available.

The role is subject to federal drug-free workplace rules and related testing requirements, including possible urinalysis before appointment and random testing for designated positions. Federal law prohibits marijuana use, including risks tied to CBD products.

Benefits are available as part of federal employment, with the exact package depending on the position type and work schedule.

Education note

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.