This position is located in
the Technical Assessment Directorate (TAD), which is under the Office of the
Deputy Inspector General for Policy and Oversight in Alexandria, VA. The
directorate provides technical advice and support to the DoD by conducting
independent evaluations and inspections to improve DoD programs and operations
while also providing a wide range of analytical support on all phases of
Inspector General oversight where engineering techniques and methods are in use.
Summary
This position is located in
the Technical Assessment Directorate (TAD), which is under the Office of the
Deputy Inspector General for Policy and Oversight in Alexandria, VA. The
directorate provides technical advice and support to the DoD by conducting
independent evaluations and inspections to improve DoD programs and operations
while also providing a wide range of analytical support on all phases of
Inspector General oversight where engineering techniques and methods are in use.
Serves as the technical authority for multiple disciplines of engineering related to design, manufacturing, testing, and quality of complex aerospace or defense systems.
Designs and conducts independent and objective technical assessments, primarily involving complex aerospace and defense systems.
Participates in investigations, audits, evaluations, and assessments on design, manufacturing, production testing, and quality of complex weapon systems.
Participates in or leads technical assessments with emphasis on multiple discipline engineering. Assembles and compiles data for analysis, tabulation charts, and graphs.
Develops proposed findings and recommendations resulting from assessments on design, manufacturing, production testing, and quality of complex weapon systems.
Prepares and present reports of analyses and assessments on design, manufacturing, production testing, and quality of complex weapon systems.
Maintains and expands knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines and related engineering analysis and with respect to design, manufacturing, production testing, and quality of complex weapon systems.
Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with representatives of government and industry organizations.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Requirements:
Position
has been designated as Non-critical Sensitive; incumbent is
required to obtain and maintain a SECRET.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities within the DoD are not required to conduct mandatory drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
May require up to 30 % of temporary duty travel (TDY).
Permanent
Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT
be paid.
Recruitment
incentives WILL NOT
be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements
and availability of funds.
If
you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the
Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two
year probationary period.
Position(s)
may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the
Priority Placement Program.
This
job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90
calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Required
to submit a financial disclosure form at time of appointment and annually.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD
Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
You must meet the basic requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional Engineering Positions: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/ Basic Education Requirements:
(1) A degree in professional engineering, the curriculum for which was 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 (2) A degree for which the curriculum included differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials; and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
(1) A combination of relevant professional engineering education and experience as evidenced by current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; or (2) A combination of relevant professional engineering education and experience as evidenced by having successfully passed the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration as administered by the Board of Engineering Examiners in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
OR
(1) A combination of relevant professional engineering education and experience as evidenced by having successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the specified courses as listed above; or (2) A combination of relevant professional engineering education and experience as evidenced by having successfully completed a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field (e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology), PLUS at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. With this criteria, applicants also need verification of employment from a supervisor stating you have performed professional engineering duties.
Note: Due
to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial or official
transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts
are not received, you will be ineligible.
Specialized
Experience
You
must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the
federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: Work experience in
more than one of the following designing, manufacturing, production testing, or quality testing of aerospace or defense systems such as radars, missiles, satellites, fire control, aircraft, or ship construction systems.
Candidates
will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and
possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the
level of your qualifications. These competencies include:
1.
Ability
to lead high-visibility engineering assessments, audits, and evaluations
2.
Ability
to assess technical issues
3.
Skill in
applying innovative techniques to solving technical and system problems for
advanced and complex systems
4.
Knowledge
of defense acquisition regulations
Applicants
who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52
weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
All
qualification and time-in grade requirements (if applicable) must be met
by the closing date of this announcement.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic,
religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps
build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable
training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive
credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education:
Foreign Education: If you are using
education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the
qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have
been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of
foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to
that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been
given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further
information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or
university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet
positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional
information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of
Education websites at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.
Additional information
OTHER INFORMATION:
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of
Defense referral system for displaced employees.
This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90
calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
If
applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority
and be considered for non-competitive appointments.
Veterans'
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA):
See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214
(member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of
discharge. Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of
your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of
service and type of discharge and a VA Certification Letter. Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation
proving eligibility. Interchange Agreements: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, or equivalent document providing information pertinent to your
appointment eligibility for the position to which you are applying. Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA
certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other
documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action. NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility. Severely Disabled (Schedule A): Submit proof of disability in the form
of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed
vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or
agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides
disability benefits. Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be
used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides
eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Applicants
must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum
qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing
skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the
position established by the Best Qualified category definition.
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BENEFITS:
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application
package to ensure that you meet basic qualification requirements. If you meet
basic qualifications, your personal, educational and work experience, will be
evaluated against your responses to the questionnaire. You will be assessed to
the extent to which you posses the competencies listed in the
"Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of
three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified.
Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category
rating procedures.
Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates
who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the
minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement
factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job
analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who
possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications
of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates
that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in
some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require
extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the
duties of the position.
During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information
or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews.
Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position
may participate in further evaluations.
Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual
information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your
qualifications and errors or omissions may result in lowering your self-rated
level or loss of further consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
BENEFITS:
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· To claim ICTAP eligibility, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 01, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1961215.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Thursday, June 01, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
If you
submit a question to the OIG Recruiter, please include your name, the job title
and the job announcement number to assist the specialists in providing a
response in a timely manner.
Reasonable
Accommodation:
OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer.
Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race,
color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation,
disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit
based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used
to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or
education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds
for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· To claim ICTAP eligibility, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 01, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1961215.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Thursday, June 01, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
If you
submit a question to the OIG Recruiter, please include your name, the job title
and the job announcement number to assist the specialists in providing a
response in a timely manner.
Reasonable
Accommodation:
OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer.
Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race,
color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation,
disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit
based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used
to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or
education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds
for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
