About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Assist in the planning and performing of experiments in a variety of laboratory settings. Perform experimental procedures as needed to validate new procedures, set up laboratory and observatory areas for course instruction, and maintain and repair the associated equipment. Procure required equipment, material, and supplies to support the Space Sciences laboratory program. Assist performance of difficult and complex and space science experiments in support of the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering laboratory program using sophisticated and advanced laboratory instruments. Provide technical assistance to staff, faculty, and cadets on laboratory equipment utilization and care. Guide cadets in the generation, compiling, assembling, editing, and interpretation of experimental data from multiple sources. Coordinate for borrowing of equipment from other departments or agencies. Assist research efforts of faculty and cadets as required. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate electronics and electrical equipment used in support of all department programs. Make functional tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions to isolate defective components. Conduct performance tests of equipment and its components to ensure they are operational for lab instruction.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires occasional shift work to provide coverage on evenings or special situations in support of the department's mission.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with setting up or maintaining laboratory equipment or instruments; 2) Compiling or maintaining experimental data or records for an organization; and 3) Ensuring laboratory equipment or instruments are operational. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). -OR- Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as: Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or another related field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)- OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education (directly related to the occupation) and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Setting up or maintaining laboratory equipment or instruments; 2) Compiling or maintaining experimental data or records for an organization; 3) Ensuring laboratory equipment or instruments are operational; and 4) Providing general instructions to personnel on laboratory equipment utilization or care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). -OR- Education: One and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as: Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or another related field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education (directly related to the occupation) and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Setting up or maintaining laboratory equipment or instruments; 2) Analyzing experimental data for an organization; 3) Providing instructions to personnel on laboratory equipment utilization or care; and 4) Assisting students or faculty with planning laboratory experiments or projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). -OR- Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or another related field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailOral CommunicationPhysicsTechnology Application

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk