This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/477610300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Applicants will be referred for consideration after the cut off/close date(s) and as vacancies occur.:
1st Cut Off: September 11,2017
2nd Cut Off: September 25,2017
3rd Cut Off: October 9,2017
4th Cut Off: October 23,2017
5th Cut Off: November 6,2017
6th Cut Off: November 20,2017
Close: November 28,2017
About the Position:
Position serves in the Aberdeen Test Center, Test Technology Directorate, under the supervision of either a Branch Chief or Division Chief who provides information regarding the objectives, or operational requirements, that equipment or systems must meet; and the relative priority of assignments. Incumbent receives little technical advice or guidance and is expected to analyze problems and develop own approaches and work plans. Supervisor is consulted where it is determined that assignments will have significant unforeseen impact or require a departure from established policy; otherwise, completed work is reviewed only for compliance with broad local or higher level policy.
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
08/28/2017 to 11/28/2017
$36,281 - $103,639 per year
GS 5 - 12
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
12
No
NEAG17245608743EA
477610300
Plans, designs, modifies, develops, integrates and/or selects a variety of specialized instrumentation/equipment and assembles it into advanced instrumentation systems for the acquisition and reduction of data in the testing of Army material. Performs a wide range of duties related to test and evaluation as outlined below; a) Performs instrumentation engineering, development, testing, or integration where established criteria and technical precedents may be lacking due to the accuracy and critical operating performance required for the acquisition and reduction of data in the dynamic testing of Army material. These systems are composed of new and unusual types of equipment that are complex and must meet high standards of precision. b) Discusses instrumentation problem(s) with Branch Chief or project engineers to obtain necessary background information on project(s) assigned. Analyzes operating requirements (ex. type of measurements to be made, equipment to be controlled, variables involved, etc.) to determine design parameters, best approach, and general type of instrumentation which will best meet the need(s) of the problem(s) encountered. Applies a thorough knowledge of electronic principles, precedents, techniques and procedures to determine whether modifications can be made to existing equipment or whether new devices must be designed, constructed or procured. Develops and prepares detailed performance, production, standardization, and maintenance requirements in the preparation of technical design criteria and specifications of instrumentation and equipment (including large and costly data acquisition systems). Conducts acceptance tests on new systems and equipment and recommends acceptance or rejection. Examples of the level of complexity involved include assignments concerning development and preparation of specifications for generator data acquisition, analysis and control instrumentation, and digital vibration control equipment; development and implementation of software for the operation of computer digital data systems to support a variety of testing requirements; instrumentation engineering for air defense system testing, which includes the selection, integration and analysis of the data acquisition scheme; conduct of methodology investigation programs; and monitoring of contractor integrated development testing.
Maintains technical supervision over the development or operation of complex electronic systems, including the preparation of operating and maintenance procedures; as well as surveillance over the accuracy of the systems. Exercises technical supervision over lower grade employees engaged in the actual operation and maintenance of the systems. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of electronics and data acquisition equipment and techniques for possible application to problems of the organization. Attends various meetings and conferences; maintains liaison with manufacturer s representatives; and surveys technical and scientific publications, including technical reports of investigations conducted locally or by other agencies or organizations. Coordinates assignments with those of engineers/scientists in other disciplines or engineers/scientists who are specialists in other subject-matter areas. Represents the Aberdeen Test Center in the exchange of data and discussion of technical problems at meetings. Makes technical decisions and recommendations which are usually accepted by higher authority as basis for action except when policy, program, or budgetary considerations are over riding
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online 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 11/28/2017 to receive consideration.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/477610300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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