Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Test Engineer for the 780th Test Squadron.

Duties

Serve as the test engineer for the 780th Test Squadron (TS). Function as testing focal point for 780 TS by serving as a technical representative for the 96th Operations Group and 96th Test Wing. Monitor the progress and status of all flight test projects. Provide flight test engineering instrumentation, test data conversion, and analysis and evaluation of flight test results in support of various military laboratories and centers nationwide.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The duties of this position require an advanced level of competence in basic science. The incumbent must possess an engineering degree from an institution with ABET accredited engineering program.
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisitions Education requirements. APDP Level II in Test and Evaluation is required.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfhttp://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0861.htm BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet one of the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.): To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF A. Degree: Have a Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering from a curriculum (1) in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineer curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (beyond 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. Additional Qualification Requirement - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes. in-depth knowledge and experience of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of aerospace engineering in the test and evaluation of aircraft systems and weapon integration test and evaluation. In-depth knowledge of a broad area of testing and evaluation in fields related to engineering such as instrumentation and data processing. Knowledge and skill sufficient to provide technical review and direction for an organization responsible for the planning, conduct, and reporting of aircraft system and weapon integration test and evaluation. Knowledge and skill sufficient to organize and plan developmental test as well as evaluation and operational test and evaluation phases of major joint/combined developmental test and evaluation/operational test and evaluation test programs, ensuring that the system requirements, interfaces, capabilities, and program factors are considered in the planning, conduct, analysis, and reporting phases of all assigned test programs. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of aerospace engineering concepts, principles and techniques which include progressively difficult substantive experience in the field of test and evaluation of new or improved conventional, air-to-air, air-to-ground munitions and related equipment. Familiarity with related engineering disciplines and a broad range of engineering standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure systems are evaluated in compliance with regulations and standards, and the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of the mission area. Knowledge of test and evaluation concepts, principals, and techniques that ensure effective testing across the full spectrum of system and sub-system analysis as applied to the development and application of these systems in the evaluation of highly complex weapon systems. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of relevant government and industry standards, regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex weapons test and evaluation functions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

Contacts

• Address Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]