Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Serves as a senior professional performing missile systems safety planning in support of agency weapons' Development, Testing, and Evaluation in the areas of hazard classification, insensitive munitions, and explosives qualification;

Duties

Leads projects, participates as a team member on weapons system programs, evaluates weapon system safety provides installation and mission support, and serves as a responsible steward of our resources. Provide subject matter expertise to developers of new or modified energetic materials regarding the requirements for Hazard Classification and qualification of explosive materials for military use. Develop and issue instructions/procedures establishing weapons and explosives safety requirements that may provide the basis for official policy and impact a wide range of explosives activities across the agency to determine the suitability of technical data packages per local instructions. Provide subject matter expertise to the Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board on matters pertaining to the IM Program. As the subject-matter expert for Hazard Classification and qualification of non-nuclear explosives for military use, represent the local organization at executive-level meetings within the government, with higher headquarters, and with contractor/industry representatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Experience as a Hazard Classifier (of ammunition and explosives per applicable regulations and instructions) or experience with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is highly desired
• Experience with the application and testing of Insensitive Munitions testing requirements is desired.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Engineering Positions located located here. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR 0801: 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 (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. 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (Click here for detailed explanation of each of these items) 1. Professional registration or licensure 2. Written Test 3. Specified academic courses 4. Related curriculum In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that provide subject matter expertise to developers of new or modified energetic materials regarding the requirements for Hazard Classification and qualification of explosive materials for military use, "Explosive materials" includes primary explosives, booster explosives, high explosives, solid gun propellants, solid rocket propellants, and pyrotechnic combustions, while developing and issue instructions/procedures establishing weapons and explosives safety requirements that may provide the basis for official policy and impact a wide range of explosives activities across the agency. 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. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate has experience as a hazard classifier of ammunition and explosives and experience in the application and testing of insensitive munitions requirements. 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: Knowledge of hazard classification regulations and instructions for the purpose of granting Interim Hazard Classification of ammunition and explosives by signature (49 CFR Parts 100-185, DoD Directive 6055.9E, DoDM 60955.09M, and TB 700-2) and qualifying energetic materials for military use (MIL-STD-2105, AOP-7). Knowledge of weapons and explosives safety requirements outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and technical orders affecting weapons and explosives transportation, storage, handling, sustainment, processing, interactions, and environmental conditions. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation, of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management. Skill to research, learn, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations, and to recommend timely and economical solutions. Plan and organize work, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects to maintain good working relations. Ability to plan, organize, and direct projects as a team lead and to mentor, motivate, and train team members. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work assignments for multiple projects to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 AF Test Center 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]