GENERAL ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform as the test and evaluation (T&E) engineering technical authority for the organization, portfolio or over multiple large programs; providing technical leadership, planning, analyzing, and reviews of portfolio and/or multiple program test and evaluation efforts.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Serves as the technical engineering test expert responsible for overall T/E efforts for the organization, major large programs or multiple programs.
• Develops T/E strategies aligned with and supports the approved acquisition strategy, so that adequate, risk reducing information is provided to support management decisions.
• Develops metrics and interprets analysis and results to ascertain needed changes or modifications to test and evaluation programs.
• Serves as the senior engineering T/E consultant and technical authority to directorate functional leads and/or agency officials for overall T/E issues within organization or program portfolio.
• Represents the organization in planning conferences, leads and evaluates reports, and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
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• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
• This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate certification(s) for the position.
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• The employee is expected to meeting Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Qualifications

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced multidisciplinary engineering theories and concepts to test and evaluation activities and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of advanced system/item development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of test activities.

3. Knowledge of the principles of system engineering and program management to ensure system requirements, interfaces, capabilities, and program factors are considered in planning, monitoring, and reviewing tests and test results.

4. Knowledge of security guidelines, safety issues, and relevant government and industry standards, regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Skill in negotiating and/or defending test results, test program concepts, and in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; to gather, assemble, analyze facts, form conclusions, devise and recommend solutions to problems; and work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Additional Qualification Requirements:

• The employee must have a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Test & Evaluation Practitioner (formerly Level II/III) certification
• Must have experience with DT&E or OT&E test planning and execution in a test organization or in a program office supporting a Major Capability Acquisition or Middle Tier Acquisition.

Education

Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an institution with an ABET accredited engineering program.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  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.
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  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Lindsey Patrick
  
  Phone
  
  0000000000
  
  Email
  
  lindsey.patrick@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
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  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Lindsey Patrick

Phone

0000000000

Email

lindsey.patrick@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request