AFMCI62-202 — Criteria For Critical Engineering Positions

AFMCI62-202 governs core criteria for selecting personnel for critical engineering positions in civilian service and military assignments.

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  • Publication number: AFMCI62-202
  • Title: CRITERIA FOR CRITICAL ENGINEERING POSITIONS
  • Date: 2023-11-13

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It defines knowledge, skill, and ability criteria, key engineering leadership roles, waivers, and reporting requirements. It requires identified positions and personnel to meet Attachment 2 criteria or use an approved waiver and training plan.

Applies to: This instruction is mandatory for all Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering (DOE), S&T Chief Engineering, Technical Director, Engineering, and select Lead Engineer positions as defined below.

Topics covered

  • Critical engineering position criteria
  • Knowledge, skill, and ability competencies
  • Engineering leadership positions
  • Waivers and training plans
  • Position selection procedures
  • Bi-annual position reporting

Questions and answers

What criteria must individuals selected for critical engineering positions meet?

Individuals selected for critical engineering positions, as defined in paragraph 2 will meet the criteria in Attachment 2, prior to going into the position or provide a waiver and training plan when nominated or management will reassign them to a position not covered by this instruction unless a waiver as described in paragraph 6 is granted. (paragraph 2)

Can additional criteria be added to the Attachment 2 criteria?

S&E CSFs may add other job-related criteria to the Attachment 2 criteria. (paragraph 2)

How must employees be notified about added selection criteria?

If this occurs, S&E CSFs shall post the additions such that all employees are notified and shall set appropriate cut-off dates for the additional criteria. (paragraph 2)

How do the criteria vary by program phase?

Some of the criteria in Attachment 2 vary depending on whether the program is primarily in a material solution analysis, technology development, engineering & manufacturing development, production & deployment, or operations & support phase. (paragraph 2)

Who has final authority to determine whether a candidate meets the criteria?

S&E CSFs are the final authority in determining whether an individual or candidate meets the criteria of Attachment 2 or in determining what additional actions are needed to meet the criteria of Attachment 2. (paragraph 2)

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