INTERDISCIPLINARY MECHANICAL/ELECTRONICS/AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a senior technical subject matter expert, providing professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of engineering, principles, methods, and techniques.

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. This is an interdisciplinary position that may be filled as a Aerospace Engineer/ Electronics Engineer/Mechanical Engineer, GG-0861/0855/0830-13 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 0830 MECHANICAL ENGINEER, 0855 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, & 0861 AEROSPACE ENGINEER A. A degree in 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. OR B. 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 professional 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. Click here to view occupational requirements for this position. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of qualifying experience includes: wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in professional engineering disciplines and skill applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments. The incumbent applies expertise across electronics, mechanical, and aerospace engineering to analyze and assess foreign aerospace weapons systems and subsystems. This comprehensive knowledge is demonstrated through directing technical intelligence research, developing new exploitation methodologies, and guiding other engineers in analyzing aerospace systems design, capabilities, performance, and vulnerabilities. The position requires skill in applying this expertise to establish specialized intelligence collection requirements, evaluate intelligence sensors and sources, and develop new analytical approaches for foreign weapons systems assessment. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. Professional knowledge of engineering principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices and procedures to effectively apply engineering and scientific theories to the analysis, assessment and estimation of foreign aerospace weapon system and subsystem performance, capabilities and vulnerabilities. 2. Knowledge of the role intelligence plays through a weapon's system's life-cycle, operational planning and execution, policy; knowledge of the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure organization, roles and missions and interrelationships of the national intelligence community. 3. Professional knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodologies of all-source scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analysis and the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program (DIAP). 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing. 5. Ability to collaborate and effectively work within a group setting. 6. Ability to effectively organize and analyze information; produce authoritative reports, position papers, and briefings which are responsive to the specific needs of Squadron objectives; and ability to present clear and concise findings and effectively advocate for a position. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS (CONT'D) 1. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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.