Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Performs professional mechanical engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in support of major mechanical systems and support programs for Aircraft Arresting Systems.
2. Serves as senior expert responsible for broad program operations in research, development, test and evaluation for Aircraft Arresting Systems.
3. Makes critical decisions on safety of aircraft engagements and provides advice on extremely complex system problems and gives professional guidance on technical policies and procedures.
4. Develops and recommends/proposes implementing policies, criteria, procedures, and standards using detailed knowledge of the history, theory, design and function along with an intimate knowledge of the aircraft arresting system components and their inter-relationship essential to analyze malfunction if identified from the field and to direct remedial action to field personnel.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. If centrally managed position, add the following here: “This is a Centrally Managed position under the D- Civil Engineer Career Field.
• Position is Emergency Essential (E-E): Incumbents on this position may need to be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Position requires drug testing.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion.
• Travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
• A pre-employment physical is required as condition of employment.
• Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Use the GS-800 individual occupational requirements for Professional Engineering Positions.

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-3, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying advanced mechanical engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices to research, develop, test, evaluate, design, analyze, maintain, or improve complex mechanical systems and equipment; providing technical guidance and consultation on engineering policies, procedures, and operational issues; leading or coordinating engineering projects involving aircraft arresting systems or similar large scaled mechanical systems; analyzing system performance and resolving complex engineering problems; and developing recommendations, standards, or technical solutions impacting engineering operations, maintenance, lifecycle management, or program 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.

This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days.

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EDUCATION: Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: ???????Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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. Mastery of professional mechanical engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced/experimental engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services to develop project/program requirements.
2. Knowledge of research, development, testing, and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of the customer.
3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of various systems or devices.
4. Knowledge of the principles of requirements management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines; knowledge of the requirements process, including JCIDs and other avenues for identifying and coordinating user requirements; the acquisition process, and the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process.
5. Knowledge of the processes used in the manufacture or repair of products; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; other engineering disciplines; and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs and other software such as information management and project tracking programs.
6. Skill in devising and evaluating criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on project/program requirements.
7. 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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. 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 "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.