Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary focal point and integrator for strategic operations and to be the senior civilian supervisor and mentor within the 22nd Surveillance Squadron.

Duties

-Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 22 SURS subject matter experts, ensuring that future operational development initiatives and analysis complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. -Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. -Focuses and directs strategic operational efforts associated with advanced technologies and capabilities. Serves as the Squadron Commander's leading authority and technical expert on emerging technologies to include Directed Energy Weapons and/or acoustic characterizations. -Represents 22 SURS with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Group, Wing, MAJCOM, and national agency subject matter experts.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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 undergo CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• A Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent in physics or electrical engineering from an accredited university or institute is desired for effective performance of assigned duties is highly desired.

Qualifications

This is an Interdisciplinary position that can be filled as a GG-0855-14 SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-1313-14 SUPERVISORY GEOPHYSICIST. This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS ENGINEER GG-0855- 14 A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than 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. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the Electronics Engineer position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/ SUPERVISORY GEOPHYSICIST GG-1313-14 A. 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 B.Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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: advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science specifically related to acoustics or in the field of electrical engineering specifically related to Directed Energy Weapons, with broad interpretive knowledge in space-based surveillance and reconnaissance, remote sensing, advanced future military capabilities and technologies, advanced operational capabilities, and emerging threat technologies; and knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science specifically related to acoustics or in the field of electrical engineering specifically related to Directed Energy Weapons, with broad interpretive knowledge in space-based surveillance and reconnaissance, remote sensing, advanced future military capabilities and technologies, advanced operational capabilities and emerging threat technologies. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium sized organization and to manage a diverse team and provide civilian career development and mentorship to subordinates. Proven supervisory skills to include directing and evaluating highly educated scientists performing complex tasks. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to interpret, organize, and present information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences. Proven ability to interact successfully with the operational Air Force community, managers, engineers, scientists, senior-level government officials, and representatives of other government agencies, academies, and industry. 5. Demonstrated skill in aligning and achieving objectives tied to higher organizational goals. Skilled in applying leadership knowledge and techniques to achieve meaningful operational outcomes and develop strategies for operational improvement and efficiencies. 6. Ability to maintain control of classified material, and ability to develop and transition of new methods, approaches, and procedures from concept refinement through development and operational deployment. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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. 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. 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 CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDI 1200.07, Screening the Ready Reserve). 4. This position is Key. 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 CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDI 1200.07, Screening the Ready Reserve) 5. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020.42, Defense Continuity Plan Development. 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]