SUPERVISORY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Duties

• Responsibile for planning, reviewing and analyzing the work of government personnel including trainees, engineering technicians and work leaders in grades up to GS-12.
• Provide technical oversight and evaluates work performed by mission support contractors.
• Study and analyze work operations and makes changes in workflow, methods, priorities, etc., to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload among the Armaments Branch
• Provide administrative and technical direction to subordinates providing direction and control over the day-to-day branch operations and support to remote test ranges
• Consult with and advises engineers, project managers and test director personnel on the practicability and feasibility of proposed test plans and implementation of desired projects.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of the time.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required for vehicle operated.
• Must meet the requirements of the Lautenberg amendment which reads as follows: Due to access of firearms, Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• ATEC uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $138,370 (with locality).
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENT: .One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NJ-03/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: 1.) Proven expertise in artillery and mortar systems, including munitions and support equipment, 2.) Skilled in managing, scheduling and tracking daily operations and requirements. 3.) Experience in reporting on operational status and key performance indicators. 4.) Adept at developing and implementing standardized procedures for mission safety and success. and 5.) Experience in armament testing safety, including program management and system expertise.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a 17 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.