Interdisciplinary Supervisory Data Specialist
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Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position SUPERVISORY DATA ANALYST (Interdisciplinary) is to serve as a first level supervisor providing planning directing organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Headquarters Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) Range Operations Data Section.
- Plan organize and direct the activities of the HQ UTTR Data Section ensuring that data support for Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) programs complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Represent Data Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Provide technical advice use reasoning & communication abilities and expert knowledge of Range systems capabilities and limitations to accomplish the mission of the UTTR.
- Serve as Functional Specialist conduct surveillance on activities performed by the range contractor.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
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- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- 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.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
- This is a Centrally Managed position under the Scientist and Engineer Career Field. If selected for either series 1550 or 1560 PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1501 Data Specialist GS-1550 Computer Scientist and GS-1560 Data Scientist series. 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 AND INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501: 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 two 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.
- 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.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science or bachelors degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics statistics and computer science. At least 15 of the 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.
Evaluation of Education:
Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies to problems of system design and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary business or shop mathematics are not acceptable.
Data Science Series 1560
Basic Requirements:
- Degree: Mathematics statistics computer science data science or field directly related to the position. 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 (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above plus additional education or appropriate experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Supporting application of data science throughout the organization and its customer personnel; performing professional mathematical work of data determination collection and analysis; assisting in the oversight of subordinate employees as well as external computer science contractors and is responsible for determining data requirements configuration modification or utilization; and developing and applying software in support of the data science work being performed. 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.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Due to the use of 120-day rosters applicants within 120-days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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:
- Knowledge of Air Force test and training program goals objectives and regulations as well as the relationship of the various commands and range entities involved in overall operation planning and execution of realistic combat training environment.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations practices and procedures.
- Ability to plan organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- 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.
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking standing bending carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a typical office setting requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lit heated and ventilated.
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.
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
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.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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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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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