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Summary
DUTY LOCATION: 103d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), East Granby, CT
AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
- Area I: All On Board Federal Employees (T5), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship.
- Area II: All On Board Federal Dual-Status Military technicians (T32), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship.
- Area III: All current and former members of the Connecticut National Guard with U.S. citizenship.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
12/26/2024 to 01/09/2025
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Salary
$118,905 - $154,579 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Subject to supervisor discretion and funding availability
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
CT-12655011-AF-24-277
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Control number
825805400
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This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
See Area of Consideration
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Duties
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (Title 5), Position Description Number T59047000 and is part of the CT 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron, National Guard.
A Recruitment Incentive of up to 20% may be paid to the selected applicant of this position (pending funds availability), who is newly appointed to the federal government in this position (or if appointment to this position follows a temporary appointment, or a break in federal service of at least 90 days); acceptance of this incentive confers a three-year service agreement in this position.
A Relocation Incentive of up to $10,000.00 may be paid to the selected applicant of this position (pending funds availability) if he or she is a current federal employee of the US Federal Government. Acceptance of this incentive confers a three-year service agreement in this position.
JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide ANG Base Architect/Engineer and, as such, plans, directs, supervises and develops all architect/engineering and personnel management activities in the broad areas outlined below regardless of source of funds or methods of accomplishment. Manages all Air Force real property, utilities, and custodial, sanitation, and entomological services. Provides for and manages the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment; fire protection and inspection; recovery from damage to facilities from any cause including decontamination from a chemical, biological, and nuclear incident or direct terrorist and conventional attacks; natural disaster preparedness actions: reporting through the Air Force Operational Reporting System (AIM 55-11) installation damage, and the assistance and funding required to recover the ANG Base. An additional purpose of the position is to provide supervision and management of engineering, services, disaster preparedness and readiness (weapons of mass destruction, chemical, biological and nuclear defense), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) (where applicable) and crash-fire-rescue (CFR) for the ANG installation including tenant organizations. Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, a sizable work force of professional engineers, architects and highly skilled supervisory and non-supervisory personnel having divergent occupational specialties and representing a wide range of grades.
The major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 103d CES.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Plans and organizes facility planning and public works architect and engineering activities and ANG Base-wide responses to natural disasters, terrorist attacks and fire response services in accordance with USAF directed concept of operations.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures to secure maximum efficiency and economy in total operations, sound organizational structure, and maximum utilization of skills within legal, regulatory and professional engineering requirements established by ANG Base regulations, building, life safety and environmental codes, higher echelon, and funds limitations.
- Establishes technical engineering and architectural, processes, criteria and functions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
- Must possess a National Agency Check (NAC}, prior to appointment in the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Federal employees currently serving in the excepted service (Title 32) must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the Title 32 excepted service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
A. 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.
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B. 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 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:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 12 months of specialized experience in the following:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MANPOWER NUMBER: 0760-312???????
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
A. 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.
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B. 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 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 or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
- Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
- Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be
fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. - Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all- inclusive.)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 12 months of specialized experience in the following:
- Experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) which demonstrates the ability to perform successfully the duties of this position.
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences.
- Experience in applying fundamental and diversified professional engineering concepts, theories, and practices to achieve engineering objectives with versatility, judgment, and perception.
- Experience in adapting and applying methods and techniques of related scientific disciplines.
- Experience in organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating scientific data in the solution of engineering problems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge in civil, mechanical, electrical, facility, environmental, fire protection, architectural, military contingency, plant facility and construction engineering disciplines and architecture.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences.
- Ability to communicate effectively, write and evaluate technical reports.
- Skill in writing specifications and interpreting working drawings, reading engineering drawings, specifications, and estimating time and material cost, or similar engineering work.
- Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency regulations and laws pertaining to handling of hazardous and controlled waste management.
MANPOWER NUMBER: 0760-312???????
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Education
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please ensure you follow all instructions carefully. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume showing relevant experience (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.)
- Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
- Member 4 copy of DD 214 (if claiming veterans' preference)
- SF 15 or supporting documentation listed on the SF 15 (if claiming 10 points veterans' preference)
- In addition, if claiming a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable)
- Unofficial Transcripts (You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims)
- National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 or NGB Form 22A, if you are a former member of CTNG.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 01/09/2025 on to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. You may also check the status of your application by contacting the phone number or email address listed in the Agency Contact Information below.
Agency contact information
Staffing Office
- Address
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CT 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron
161 Rainbow Rd
East Granby, CT 06026
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut National Guard!
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume showing relevant experience (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.)
- Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
- Member 4 copy of DD 214 (if claiming veterans' preference)
- SF 15 or supporting documentation listed on the SF 15 (if claiming 10 points veterans' preference)
- In addition, if claiming a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable)
- Unofficial Transcripts (You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims)
- National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 or NGB Form 22A, if you are a former member of CTNG.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 01/09/2025 on to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. You may also check the status of your application by contacting the phone number or email address listed in the Agency Contact Information below.
Agency contact information
Staffing Office
- Address
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CT 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron
161 Rainbow Rd
East Granby, CT 06026
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut National Guard!
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
Agency contact information
Staffing Office
- Address
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CT 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron
161 Rainbow Rd
East Granby, CT 06026
US