LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Mechanical Engineering Technician in the dimensional verification and analysis.

Duties

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• Serves as Team Lead
• Prepares reports and maintain record of work accomplishment and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work- related information to the supervisor.
• Independently plans and performs in-depth precision dimensional verification evaluations of aircraft, engine, missile, industrial components that supports the cause of failures and/or to ensure compliance with specified technical data
• Practices Air Fore Quality philosophy to ensure continuous process improvement and enhance mission performance
• Interfaces with weapon system engineers, technician, item managers, equipment specialists and other external engineering and scientific personnel to coordinate activities and communication between Production engineering, production, quality and lab personnel relative to the status and findings of active and inactive projects and evaluations

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.
• 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.
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the Generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Generalized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):

Examples of qualifying generalized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.

Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:

• Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
• Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include : Assessing work methods, assignments, and policies to determine problem-solving techniques & strategies in accordance with organizational plans. Utilizes testing and research to determine adjustments to accomplish workload in accordance with establishes priorities. Independently evaluates aircraft components and conducts part inspections to determine integrity and ensure compliance with specified parameters. Provide reports on findings, progress, work accomplishments & problems to supervisory staff. Initiates team collaborative work to analyze work processes and develop alternatives to resolve or prevent process failures. Leads implementation of new approaches to enhance production and coordinates efforts with the team.

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:

1. Ability to lead, plan, organize and direct team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. Knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques.

2. Knowledge and substantial & extensive understanding of highly complex aerospace metrology engineering concepts, principles and practices. Ability to accomplish rigorous mathematical computations.

3. Extensive knowledge in the science of metrology with respect to dimensional verification and inspection, with the ability to interpret blueprint drawings and apply the principles of Geometric & Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in order to correctly evaluate various engine, aircraft and commodity components to a very high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to research, understand and implement drawing specifications, equipment operational manuals and other required technical data.

4. Working and theoretical knowledge of metrology processes and analyses required for process improvements. Substantial knowledge of dimensional verification and inspection methodology, and component specifications, as well as the operational use of component and maintenance malpractice during depot repair and overhaul.

5. Ability to demonstrate broad-based test and evaluation experience. Experience in a broad range of dimensional verification technology applicable to engine, as well as, aircraft, missile, and accessory design, first-article evaluation, and repair and overhaul processes. Practical experience in related dimensional inspection technical fields including, but not limited to, aerospace, automotive, tooling and fixtures, manufacturing, heat treatment, mechanical systems, chemical, industrial/quality, electrical/electronics, metallurgical, and structural.

6. Skill in proficiently maintaining and operating complex metrology lab inspection, test and evaluation equipment. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate equipment failures, suggests improvements, find novel approaches and specify new resources.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Proficiently in English. Demonstrated ability to assure that

the work of an assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities. Skillful in utilizing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques. Experienced in work methods and knowledge, skills and abilities that act as alternatives to traditional supervision, enabling the team as a whole to deliver improved quality, qu

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.

WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed under normal conditions.

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.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NJ-04 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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 most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, 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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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 determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed 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 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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