Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to: Provide services of a professional geophysicist by overseeing technical development of systems and automation of geophysical missions and to enable AF Technical Operations Center time dominant operations for surveillance of nuclear and tactical problem sets. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Duties

DUTY 1: Develops new geophysical algorithms and integrates them into operational use to provide increased fidelity of geophysical sensor data for automated detection capabilities of tactically relevant signature classes. DUTY 2: Plans, coordinates, and manages integration of applied geophysics research into operational detection and identification capabilities for time-dominant technical surveillance. DUTY 3: Trains and works as needed, as the 24/7 on-call operational Seismic Duty Alert Officer (SADO) on a rotational basis for theater support as part of a 24/7 operations floor crew. DUTY 4: Serves as a technical advisor for geophysical surveillance technologies and capabilities within the Group.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• 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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours such as evenings, weekends and/or holidays to satisfy urgent operational support requirements.
• Employee may be required to undergo CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• A Bachelor's degree or operational experience in the field of study is highly desired.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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. 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, Professional and Scientific Positions. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). OR Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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 include: A highly competent professional and technical understanding of applied geophysics, in particular infrasound and seismology. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR 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/1300/geophysics-series-1313/ AND 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. Experience in physical sciences (geophysics, geology, and engineering). Field experience required in planning, conducting and/or participating in special studies to determine and satisfy current operations and requirements for integration of geophysical data into strategic and operational communities. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices in a physics, engineering, computer science or data science-based occupation and the skill to apply this knowledge to exercise ingenuity, originality and judgement to develop unusual and/or novel advancements in geophysical technology. Experience in leading and producing Processing Exploitation Dissemination concepts with geophysics. Decisions and/or recommendations will affect the techniques and procedures to meet time dominant operations requirements across multiple combatant commands and national customers. 3. Skill in transitioning new technical capabilities, techniques, research programs, improvements, and concepts for seismic analysis to time-dominant operational missions. Familiar of modern coding standard languages (Python, C++, Java, etc.) in a development environment is highly desired but not required. 4. Ability to direct and coordinate the efforts of a technical assessment team in an operational environment with constantly changing work environments and deadlines in a logical method of prioritization, including operating semi-autonomously in the absence of direction for higher-level priorities based on mission needs. 5. Ability to work across other organizations within the center and with external customers, contractors, research partners, and system developers for all geophysical project requirements supporting time dominant operations. 6. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material is required. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. 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 of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives are not available for filling this position during an emergency are not available. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") 4. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. 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]