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Vandenberg AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for Western Range Mobile Optical Instrumentation Supervisor, 2 ROPS (NH-1060-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Supervise the acquisition and production of scientific and technical optical data from WR launch and test operations. Direct the operations, maintenance, sustainment and full life-cycle program management of the WR mobile optical instrumentation capabilities in support of space launch, ballistic missile, missile defense, weapons and flight test missions. Serve as supervisor providing direction, guidance, organization and control over nonsupervisory employees. Serve as subject matter expert for optical instrumentation and fulfilling launch agency and range safety requirements.
Performs tactical mission planning and leads teams to deploy unique and complex mobile optical instrumentation systems and associated communications, command and control systems and logistics support functions to remote and austere field locations to acquire multispectral, high-definition, real-time video and high-speed imagery during launch and test events. Leads Photographer teams to produce technical documentary video of transportation, payload integration and assembly of launch vehicles. Imagery products support DoD and commercial launch and test programs for real-time and post-event analysis and anomaly investigations.
Performs strategic planning to ensure teams are organized, trained and equipped to meet current and future requirements.
Selectee must have the ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic, high OPSTEMPO environment.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide array of optical instrumentation systems, their underlying concepts, theories, principles, practices and techniques, and their use and selection to support the production of scientific and technical imagery of launch and test events under varying atmospheric, lighting and distance conditions.
2. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and methods.
3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The 1060 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here :
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
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
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for Western Range Mobile Optical Instrumentation Supervisor, 2 ROPS (NH-1060-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Supervise the acquisition and production of scientific and technical optical data from WR launch and test operations. Direct the operations, maintenance, sustainment and full life-cycle program management of the WR mobile optical instrumentation capabilities in support of space launch, ballistic missile, missile defense, weapons and flight test missions. Serve as supervisor providing direction, guidance, organization and control over nonsupervisory employees. Serve as subject matter expert for optical instrumentation and fulfilling launch agency and range safety requirements.
Performs tactical mission planning and leads teams to deploy unique and complex mobile optical instrumentation systems and associated communications, command and control systems and logistics support functions to remote and austere field locations to acquire multispectral, high-definition, real-time video and high-speed imagery during launch and test events. Leads Photographer teams to produce technical documentary video of transportation, payload integration and assembly of launch vehicles. Imagery products support DoD and commercial launch and test programs for real-time and post-event analysis and anomaly investigations.
Performs strategic planning to ensure teams are organized, trained and equipped to meet current and future requirements.
Selectee must have the ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic, high OPSTEMPO environment.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide array of optical instrumentation systems, their underlying concepts, theories, principles, practices and techniques, and their use and selection to support the production of scientific and technical imagery of launch and test events under varying atmospheric, lighting and distance conditions.
2. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and methods.
3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
- Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
- Work is performed both inside and outside under varying weather conditions. Safety precautions and equipment are required when working at night near or on optical sites, launch facilities, or when working on optical tracking systems.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
- PCS/Relocation funding is available.
- May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
The 1060 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
- Benefits
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here :
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
- Benefits
Help
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 window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
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. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
- How to Apply
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn . - Fair and 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
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
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.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
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
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
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
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