LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

• Distributes and balances workload among team members to ensure testing deadlines are met.
• Monitors and reports on the status of ongoing tests to the supervisor.
• Trains and coaches junior technicians on complex test setups and safety procedures.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Executes complex test plans on diverse military hardware (weapons, vehicles, electronics).
• Serves as the technical authority on-site to verify that testing parameters meet strict military standards.
• Devises custom fixtures or modifications when standard testing equipment cannot accommodate a unique test asset.
• Diagnoses root causes of system failures during testing.
• Adapts testing methodologies on the fly to handle unexpected technical anomalies.
• Bridges the gap between engineering theory and practical execution by translating complex test plans for technicians.
• Drafts clear technical inputs for test reports, failure analyses, and daily status updates.
• Liaises with external stakeholders (program managers, contractors) to coordinate test resources.

• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel 10% of the time away from the normal duty station.
• Position requires heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more. Incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Drug testing designated position under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Signing of a DA Form 5019 and acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position.
• The duties of this position require access to arms, ammunition, and explosives. (The provisions of paragraph 2-11 AR 190-11 apply).
• A person who has been convicted of of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Candidates convicted are not qualified for this position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent is required to obtain/maintain a government motor vehicle license.
• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Direct and execute complex test and evaluation programs for advanced military systems, vehicles, or weaponry., 2.) Distribute work/ train a team of technicians to meet critical testing deadlines and safety standards., 3.) Modify established testing procedures to resolve system failures and 4.) Advise senior engineers and program managers on test methodologies and authoring comprehensive technical reports or failure analyses.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (GS-11).

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

• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence

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).



Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required 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.

• 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.