Electronic Engineer
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Lackland Air Force Base, TX - USA
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Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide professional and scientific knowledge in performance of work requiring the application of engineering mathematics statistical analysis modeling/simulation and/or other scientific principles methods and techniques.
DUTY 1: Applies (engineering computer science and/or operational research) knowledge in the planning research design development test evaluation integration acquisition dissemination sustainment modification and/or exploitation of complex electronic systems to support the organizations mission objectives
DUTY 2: Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of models/simulations and/or computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects studies or problems.
DUTY 3: Provides technical guidance advisory support and assistance.
DUTY 4: Attends meetings conferences briefings and seminars related to program planning advanced technologies and support system concepts.
DUTY 5: Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies associations academia symposia contractors research and development (R&D) organizations
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- 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
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Position is designated Special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Must have a bachelors degree in a related professional discipline such as computer or electronics engineering computer science or mathematics.
- The work requires the incumbent to be subject to recall during non-duty hours weekends and holidays to complete proposals and/or review software problems.
This is a GG-07t12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07t12 duties for the Professional and Scientific work category are at the Developmental work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07t12 level. The selectees salary will be set within the 07t12 grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectees qualifications in relation to the job.
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT 0855 Electronic Engineer:
Successfully completed a professional engineering degree: The curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum or 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work.
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Combination of education and experience that is college-level education training and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED for GG-07: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include performing reoccurring assignments of entry level where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist. Work assignments consist of a series of specific and related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of assigned duties. Knowledge of basic occupational principles concepts and techniques will be utilized at the developmental which guidelines and work situations require the employee to use judgement in locating selecting and applying the most appropriate guidelines references and procedures. Assignments are reviewed under close supervision combined with training to further develop analytical skills and techniques in the occupation. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.
OR
EDUCATION: I have I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or I have a bachelors degree in education or a subject area related to the position and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however I have completed some graduate-level education which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Therefore I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED for GG-09: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include performing entry to moderately difficult assignments consisting of a variety of standardized and non-standardized tasks to further orient the employee in the application of occupational principles methods and techniques. Assignments are delegated by the supervisor and combined with training to develop analytical skills and techniques used to resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.
EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however and I have at least one year of progressively higher-level graduate education but have not obtained a masters or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
EXPEREINCE REQUIRED for GG-12: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of a wide range of concepts principles and practices in a professional or administrative occupation such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; and/or a comprehensive
intensive practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods approaches or procedures. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.
The position may be filled at the GG-07 with promotion potential to the GG-12 or filled at the GG-09 with promotion GG-12 or GG-12. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.
**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES IN EDUCATION SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT**
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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.
- Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
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:
- Professional knowledge of the concepts principles theories and practices involved in engineering mathematics and/or computer science to perform studies modify standard practices and/or resolve issues related to the planning development fielding and sustainment of complex electrical systems.
- Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
- Knowledge and understanding of agency AF Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level doctrine regulations policies guidelines requirements and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
- Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify investigate and resolve complex issues or problems.
- Ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in order to produce highly technical reports position papers and briefings which are appropriate for the intended audience; and to maintain good working relationships.
POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology mechanical engineering economics sociology etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed) which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code completion date grade number of semester quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business secretarial technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016 current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position.
IF USING 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504 Title V of Public Law 99-569 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 as codified in Sec 1601 Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005 DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
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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.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands and the Possessions of the U.S. during the entire recruitment process (application selection and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters Post Allowance Home Leave etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S. the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands and the Possessions of the U.S. during any step of the recruitment process (application selection and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
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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Required Experience:
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