The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Positions duties include but are not limited to: Directs all system safety efforts within the Integrated Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/RS) and reports to AFRL Wright Site Chief of Safety (AFRL/RQY). Serves as a staff advisor to the Director(s) on all matters relating to safety and health. Uses engineering principles, methods, and techniques to establish R&D program system safety requirements. Plans and executes a comprehensive safety and health program that entails the development and interpretation of new concepts, regulations, and standards to identify and control hazardous conditions of a high-risk nature and to enforce compliance with numerous stringent safety requirements that are difficult to evaluate. Requires ability to identify hazards and assess risk for flight and ground test programs in accordance with requirements identified in AFRL and AFMC Supplements to AFI 91-202 and using principles specified under MIL-STD-882E. Requires a familiarity with applicable occupational Safety and Health Act standards/requirements and impacts in a laboratory environment. Serves as Safety Review Board (SRB) Chair on flight and ground test activity conducted within the Directorate, to include the Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI), Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Office (SDPE), and the Transformational Capabilities Office (TCO), under both in-house and contract efforts, on and off-base.

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/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Education: Professional engineering degree from an accredited school of engineering, or combination of education and experience, or evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer in Training examination, or successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR-01/GS-11; DR-02/GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work done at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSA's: Extensive knowledge and experience in reviewing flight test plans for research activities (both manned and unmanned). The ability to identify and assess hazards related to flight testing. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and practices governing ground, flight, system, and occupational safety programs Extensive knowledge of government and industry concept principles and practices relevant to the management and implementation of safety programs Communicate and coordinate high level initiatives through the use of exceptional oral and written skills Create a variety of products for high level review, to include staff summary packages, briefings, and supporting documents

Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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: Lauren Jackson
• Phone: 263-7169
• Email: [email protected]