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. The AFRL Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire a Mid-Level multidisciplinary engineer/scientist DR-0801-1301-03 (GS-14 equivalent) as the Section Chief, Energetic Material Initiation & Dynamics Section

Duties

- Directs, coordinates and oversees work through subordinate employees. - Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of senior management. - Performs expert level multidisciplinary professional engineering/scientific work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to plan, organize, direct and coordinate significant and complex research projects and/or processes. - Applies expert knowledge and advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects/processes remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies. - Applies a number of diverse engineering/scientific practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Completion of Financial Disclosure (OGE 450) may be required for this position.
• Ability to obtain/maintain proper security clearance for position is required.
• Recruitment Incentives and/or Student Loan Repayment may be authorized for this appointment.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position; the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

Qualifications

To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF AND Click on the following links to view the educational/occupational requirements for this position: Engineering: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pd Physical Science: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ To qualify at the DR-3 GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: leading collaborative teams, working independently and with cross-functional organizations, and using these approaches to find and solve complex technical problems. Experience includes leading and conducting research in the initiation, performance and dynamic properties of energetic materials. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Education

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: Willie Wise
• Phone: 850-882-9175
• Email: [email protected]