About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Engineer Lab (CRREL). GS 5: $44,705 - $58,118 GS 6: $49,835 - $64,792 GS 7: $55,378 - $71,999 GS 8: $61,328 - $79,731 GS 9: $67,738 - $88,065 GS 10: $74,594 - $96,977

Duties

Conducts studies on the design and development of equipment, components, tools, and electrical/electronic assemblies. Provides technical review of research program hardware requirements, design drawings, specifications, and applicability. Collects data from sensors, environmental inputs, and commercial and government systems. Reviews Computer Aided Design Software research to determine whether existing procedures, methods, techniques, and equipment can be utilized or modified for project goals. Prepares report of test results for further analysis and for inclusion in journals and technical reports. Understanding of latest developments in related technical fields such as general or mechanical engineering, cold regions field data collection, and equipment design and fabrication. Delivers project schedule and budget of estimates for sub-components of funded projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-05:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics; and Compiling information from technical documents, design reports, plans, and/or specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-06:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Utilizing electronic/electronical Computer Aided Design Software, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to develop preliminary plans, models, and details for engineering/construction projects; and Identifying errors, inconsistencies, and deficiencies within the design process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-07:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Utilizing Electronic/Electronical Computer Aided Design Software, diagrams, or blueprints, and schematics to develop draft plans, models, and details for engineering/construction research projects; and Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and apparatus; and Maintaining electrical systems to include electrical inspections and documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-08:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Utilizing Electronic/Electronical Computer Aided Design Software, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to develop final plans, models, and details for research projects; and Repairing malfunctioning equipment and apparatus; and Updating electrical systems to include electrical inspections and documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-09:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Specialized Experience: Utilizing Electronic/Electronical Computer Aided Design Software, diagrams, or blueprints to develop final plans, models, and details for engineering/construction research projects; and Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment and apparatus; and Inspecting electrical systems to include electrical inspections and documentation; and Improving Computer Aided Design Software resources such as Macros, Feature Definitions, Drawing Seeds, blueprints, diagrams, and/or schematics. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education (i.e., 36 semester hours) in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Reviewing final plans, models, and/or details for engineering/construction projects to ensure compliance with Wiring/Electrical/Electronic Standards; and Producing quantity take offs for complex engineering projects; and Developing Computer Aided Design Software resources such as Macros, Feature Definitions, Drawing Seeds, blueprints, diagrams, and/or schematics; and Providing instructions on corrective actions for technical problems associated with the software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09).

Education

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Electrical
• Oral Communication
• Research
• Technical Competence
• Technology Application

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-10 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk