GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary 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 serve as the primary point of contact for Range customers' data support and acts as the interface between customers, range personnel, and the range contractor on data-related matters; responsible for managing Range data support for test programs/projects including long and short-range project support planning. Learn more about this agency Duties Perform mission preparation and execution functions. Manage the modification or acquisition of data systems and/or the development of new data processing methods. Provide data processing, problem solving, quality assurance, data product tracking & delivery. Provide technical advice, use reasoning & communication abilities, and expert knowledge of Range systems' capabilities, and limitations to accomplish the mission of the UTTR. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization This position may require travel This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit This position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or computer science or physics, or aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineering, and demonstrated skill and experience in advanced computer data processing methods. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THE EDUCATION SECTION FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level One year at the GS-7 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 level TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level required within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS-9: Examples of specialized experience includes experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent in other pay systems- applying established methods, precedents, and standard operating procedures to routine data collection, processing, and analysis tasks; and using a variety of reference materials and adapting standard guidelines to address specific data-related issues. GS-11: Examples of specialized experience includes experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent in other pay systems- independently planning and carrying out data analysis assignments for portions of larger projects or studies related to major test programs; analyzing and evaluating data, identifying and resolving a range of technical problems using established theories, and making recommendations based on analysis. GS-12: Examples of specialized experience includes experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in other pay systems- independently planning, designing, and carrying out the analysis and scheduling for entire data processing systems that support major, complex DoD test programs; developing new methodologies, criteria, or policies where existing guidelines are scarce or insufficient; and resolving critical and complex technical problems. 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: For the GS-12: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and tools such as geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, statistics, calculus, kinematics, optics, numerical analysis, and computer programming. Knowledge must be sufficient to effectively apply advanced computer science and mathematical theories, principles, and concepts to Test and Evaluation planning and execution, data system modification or creation, and to provide advisory services. 2. Knowledge of operational and developmental test and evaluation practices and procedures sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems testing. 3. Working knowledge of quantitative techniques used to analyze all facets of testing to include on-board instrumentation techniques, data distribution and transmission, instrumentation, complex data processing and analysis; and electro-mechanical-optical instruments and equipment that senses/detects, converts, modulates, transmits, acquires, demodulates, de-commutates, processes, computes, and displays test information. 4. Knowledge of the principles of test planning, practices, and procedures; and the relationship between the various disciplines employed to carry out test and evaluation. Knowledge must be sufficient to support test planning, test execution, data processing, and data analysis. 5. Skill in identifying the requirements for data collection; in processing, analyzing, evaluating, and applying available data collection methods; and in recommending new collection, processing, or analysis methods to satisfy test program requirements. KSAs for GS 11 and GS 9 1. Working knowledge of advanced computer science and mathematical tools, highly sophisticated aerospace data acquisition and processing systems, and geodetic models and transformations used to process flight test data. Knowledge must be sufficient to: direct and evaluate contractor personnel who create computer code/application software that processes Range test data-including telemetry, Time Space Position Information (TSPI), weapon scores-and to maintain credibility with others on such technical matters. 2. Working knowledge of mathematics-specifically geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, statistics, earth modeling & coordinate systems, and differential calculus as they relate to flight test data. 3. Working knowledge of quantitative techniques used to analyze all facets of air vehicle flight testing and munitions testing to include on-board instrumentation techniques, data distribution and transmission, range instrumentation, complex data processing and analysis; and electro-mechanical-optical instruments and equipment that senses/detects, converts, modulates, transmits, acquires, demodulates, de-commutates, processes, computes, and displays flight test information. 4. Knowledge of the relationship between the various disciplines employed to carry out flight test planning, mission execution, data processing, and data analysis on a test range. 5. Skill in identifying the requirements for data collection; in processing, analyzing, evaluating, and applying available data collection methods; and in recommending new collection, processing, or analysis methods to satisfy test program requirements. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical issues, results, requirements, accomplishments, and program status; and to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and obtain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 7. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. Education BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 801 GENERAL ENGINEERING: A bachelor's degree or Higher in Engineering: To be acceptable, the program must: 1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least 1 program accredited by ABET; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 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 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 1 of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by 1 of the following: Professional registration or licensure- Current registration as an Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or licensure as a Professional Engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your current registration as an Engineer Intern/Engineer In Training or a copy of your license as a professional engineer, OR successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or other written test for professional engineer registration. 1310 Physics: A. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any 2 of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. 1501 Mathematics and Statistics: Series definition: This series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform scientific work of a mathematical, statistical, or actuarial nature. This series is applicable when the work of the position: *is covered by 2 or more professional series in the Mathematical Sciences Group, 1500, and no one professional series predominates; or *is not covered by any one professional series in the Mathematical Sciences Group, but is closely related to work in the Mathematical Sciences Group, 1500. Basic Requirements: Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. 1550 Computer Science: a) professional competence in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations; b) specialized knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems having the ability to transform information, and of broad areas of applications of computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques; and c) knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences. AND EDUCATION : Must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: 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. Additional information Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) - UTTR mission is to provide war fighters with a realistic training environment, and conduct DOD Test & Evaluation (OT&E) including tactical development and evaluation supporting large footprint weapon systems to enhance combat readiness, superiority, and sustainability. 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. DEVELOPMENTAL POSITION: This position is a developmental (e.g.: GS-09 Target GS-12) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-09). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position may be subject to a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized for candidates requesting a Voluntary Change to lower Grade. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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