INTERDISCIPLINARY-SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/GENERAL ENGINEE

Duties

1. Provides technical oversight and program management for R&D initiatives across all AFTAC mission areas: Materials, Geophysics, and Atmosphere and Space.
2. As the technical expert, reviews and assesses programs and new study areas and interacts with other Air Force and government agencies on R&D matters relating to all AFTAC mission areas.
3. Spearheads highly complex R&D efforts associated with advanced technology and strengthens in-house activities of the laboratory and strategic collaborations, both academic and intergovernmental.
4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends.
• Employee must maintain current certifications. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• POLYGRAPH: Employee may be required to undergo Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with Security regulations involving material handled.
• Knowledge of Joint DoD, DOE, DOJ, DOS and DHS structure, organizations and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations is highly desired.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the " Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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 can be filled as a Supervisory Physical Scientist (GG-1301), a Supervisory General Engineer (GG-0801), or a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst (GG-1515).

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Engineering Positions GG-0801, Professional and Scientific Positions for the GG-1301, and/or GG-1515.

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 TRANSCRIPTS.

OR

Combination of experience and education that is 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) Professional registration ; current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico, (2) Written Test; evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, (3) Specified academic courses; successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included courses specified in the basic requirements or (4) Related curriculum; successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

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 creditable experience include mastery knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, chemical engineering, material physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, electro magnetics, optics, sensors, signal processing, high performance computing, statistics, national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, and space-based surveillance and reconnaissance; applying knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs; interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences in order to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

2. Drug Testing: 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.

3. The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position is Engineering and Technical Management - Foundational level, or equivalent.

4. A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field (such as physics, nuclear engineering, chemistry, biology, geophysics, etc.) and a minimum of 15 years of experience is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): in Education Section:

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.

Education

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. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, chemical engineering, material physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, electro-magnetics, optics, sensors, signal processing, high performance computing, statistics, national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, and space-based surveillance and reconnaissance.

2. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs.

3. Ability to develop and alter new methods, approaches, and procedures from concept refinement through development and operational deployment.

4. Ability to quickly assimilate highly complex disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations in operational settings under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; present and/or defend a position effectively.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, demonstrated as skill in interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions.

6. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities.

Additional information

THIS IS A REANNOUNCEMENT - CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED TO 8X-DCIPS-12880508-093520 MUST SELF-NOMINATE FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

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120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.