About the Position: This Technical Director position is located at the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, the Aviation Test Directorate (AVTD), with a duty location of Fort Cavazos, Texas. A relocation incentive may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interests of the Government. (merit)

Duties

Serves as Technical Director. Acts as advisor to the Director, and other personnel of the Directorate, on all operational/user tests and evaluations. Ensures that proper and adequate testing is performed. Evaluates test methodologies and instrumentation for quality, completeness and efficiency. Reviews test programs and documentation to ensure requirements, justifications, and budgetary considerations are met. Oversees test methodology investigations. Exercises program responsibility for formulation, development, preparation, presentation, and administration of test objectives, policies, programs, plans and projects. Directly supervises the performance of the daily mission of the Directorate. Serves as acting Director during absence of the Director, performing both civilian and military duties when such positions are vacant. Identifies requirements, plans for, organizes, and distributes authorized personnel resources. Prepares and presents justification for organization structure, manpower and personnel requirements. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and employee capabilities. Identifies developmental and training needs. Assists employees in improvement of performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to applicant testing and random drug testing in accordance with DA guidelines.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position is subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 40% or less of the time.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Developing or overseeing test methodology and/or testing plans; and 2) Applying or reviewing testing techniques and/or analyses of test data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsLeadershipProject ManagementTechnical Competence

Contacts

• Address SE-W469AA US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk