Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. The primary purpose of this position is to perform research or other professional engineering and scientific work involving the design, development, commission, manufacture, operation, maintenance and disposal of mechanical devices and systems and their equipment and/or components.

Duties

Applies expert knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanics, and other physical, mathematical, and engineer in sciences to analyze and resolve problems concerned with production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy, especially heat and mechanical power. Independently defines research objectives and determines how they may be best accomplished, develops and evaluates alternatives, defines the approach, conducts the analyses, and documents findings and products. Demonstrates a mastery of, and skill in applying, innovative mechanical engineering practices, techniques, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve issues; ensures resolutions are consistent with program objectives. Demonstrates creativity and foresight by identifying, preparing, and presenting detailed technical reports and briefings on new concepts and technical directions impacting programs/projects, and defining future technology requirements. Prepares contractual documents, technical reports, and/or evaluate technical proposals if needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• 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/
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for all Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. Click on the following link to view qualification requirements for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements. For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to DR-01/GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience working in a branch (e.g., second-tier work center) and/or division (e.g., third-level work center) in or with a Department of the Executive Branch (e.g. DoD, DoE, OSTP, national labs, etc.). A good candidate will also have worked in a munition sensor research-, development- and testing-related environment. Experience leading science and technology, conducting research and development, and/or managing technical programs in physics-based simulation and analysis, modeling energetic materials and/or mechanics of materials. Previous experience with these technical areas working in an R&D laboratory leading basic to advanced technology development would be ideal. The strong candidate will also have experience managing multi-agency collaborations and a portfolio of funding from internal and external sources to drive success and innovation in these technical areas. Experience with aligning technical development of technologies in these areas for the overall organization's priorities would be ideal. Experience leading science and technology, conducting research and development and managing technical programs with energetic materials and mechanics of materials. An excellent candidate will also have experience in high strain rate testing, dynamic (tension and compression) testing as well as quasistatic (Triaxial-confined) testing. The excellent candidate will also have experience advising their senior leadership and addressing strategic technology solutions at the national/international level related to these technical areas.

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 EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Willie Wise
• Email: [email protected]