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The primary purpose of this GENERAL ENGINEER, NH-0801-03 position is to serve as a professional engineer and project manager in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapons systems, sub-systems, and/or support equipment.
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Performs multidisciplinary engineering work involving the application of electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, digital engineering, and other engineering disciplines to determine the technical and business needs of customers in the acquisition, development, or sustainment of the systems, sub-systems, support systems, equipment items, or an equivalent product.
Applies emerging technology and business practices to develop and implement a course of action.
Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplines, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects or tasks.
Performs project/program management responsibilities to determine the business and technical needs of customers.
Desired Skills:-A minimum of 30 months of post-Bachelor's degree engineering experience is desired.
- Strong background in digital engineering principles, regulations and policies top include Model Based System Engineering methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics is preferred.
- Ability to develop system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and estimate time and resources needed for system design, development, and support is desired.
- Experience in developing system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and estimate time and resources needed for system design, development, and support is valued.
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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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet ;/li>
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized
- Position may require an appropriate security clearance
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- 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.
QualificationsINDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Employee needs to meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. ;br>
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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in encompassing a range of engineering tasks that draw on electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and other fields to satisfy customer needs and involves utilizing emerging technologies and business practices to devise effective solutions, performing analyses through systematic methods, and overseeing projects to meet business and technical objectives. 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):1. Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development and execution.
2. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.
3. Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.
5. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis, and reporting
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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.
EducationARE 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 informationThis is an open continuous Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public to create a candidate pool to be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. This notice will remain open until the closing date indicated; those who apply will be used to create candidate pools for consideration against current and/or future vacancies. It may be several weeks before a vacancy occurs and candidates should not interpret that as a sign of not being considered or delays in the hiring process. We are actively soliciting candidates in advanced of anticipated need.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 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 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.
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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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