Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to to operate, maintain, and develop equipment for a variety of globally deployed assets supporting Nuclear Debris Collection and Analysis Program (NDC&A) and the National Technical Nuclear Forensics programs. Serve as system expert responsible for ensuring maintenance and deployment readiness of nuclear analysis equipment.

Duties

Field Analysis Maintenance and Operations. Performs technical duties to identify and resolve maintenance issues on a variety of nuclear analysis systems. Training and Documentation. Ensures all field analysis technicians in the Detachment are trained on operation and maintenance of the detachment's analysis systems and supporting equipment. System Development Advisor. Represents Squadron during requirements development, program reviews, evaluations, meetings, and technical discussions associated with logistics support requirements for developing, testing, and deploying materials analysis systems to meet operational and logistics constraints. Depot Logistics Liaison. Acts as detachment focal point for development, administration, and continuous evaluation of the logistics program supporting materials analysis techniques that comprise the field analysis system. Detachment Radiation Protection Technician. Serves as Detachment Radiation Protection Technician.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI, other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Special Access Programs to perform the duties of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Knowledge of security procedures and protection of classified information.
• This position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours. Require flexibility to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. NOTE: You must meet both the Basic Qualifications and Specialized Experience requirements stated below: BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or university. Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker, sales or service engineer, or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture, utilization, repair, or operation of equipment. Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements. Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders. Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met. Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes: knowledge of ground-based collection systems operations and maintenance to include nuclear detection technologies, cryogenic principles, gas separations and isolation, particulate debris collection and analysis, and their unique operating environments. Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements. Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders. Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met. Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/facility-operations-services-series-1640/ 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: 1. Knowledge of maintenance processes, concepts, theories, practices, and policies, as well as logistics management, to ensure support issues are properly considered during the development of materials analysis systems maintenance support concepts. 2. Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of ground-based materials analysis systems operations and maintenance to include underlying sophisticated nuclear detection technologies, cryogenic principles, gas separations and isolation, particulate debris collection and analysis, and their unique operating environments. 3. Knowledge of computer operating programs, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and ability to interpret those applications to systems control structure and collection systems configuration, operation, and maintenance. 4. Knowledge of rules and regulations involved with legal and safe handling and shipment of radioactive samples. Training in ALARA principles and basic radiological safety techniques. 5. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to provide briefings, reports, technical advice and recommendations to others; as well as establish effective working relationships. 6. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material. 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]