Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to as a lead test engineer in the Squadron with responsibility to perform test and evaluation of C4ISR systems.

Duties

Performs a broad range of C4ISR and weapons systems test/assignments, documenting test methodologies and directives, and evaluating the effectiveness of advanced C4ISR and weapons systems testing, related equipment, resources, and force structures. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, resource management, and assistance on an entire test project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to test program planning/execution, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and participation in formal training programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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
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• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management within 24 months of assignment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
• This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate certification(s) for the position.
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• The employee is expected to meeting Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Engineering Positions 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 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 in planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental engineering or scientific practices, processes, and techniques; weapons systems test/assignments, documenting test methodologies and directives, and evaluating the effectiveness of advanced C4ISR and weapons systems testing, related equipment, resources, and force structures. 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. 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. 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: Requires a bachelors degree in a major engineering discipline. Advanced degree desired. Knowledge of a broad range of C4ISR and weapons systems test techniques and possession of analytical abilities. Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts. Ability to lead test teams; originate new ideas, projects and methodologies; and support the execution of test projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relations. 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]