Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Computer Scientist) GS 14 (Closed-4/12/23)

Full TimeAZ-SIERRA VISTAEPG

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

IT/Computer Science

Math and Statistics

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: ATEC Civilian Careers

This is a Direct Hire (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

The Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) mission statement: The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield.

The Electronic Proving Ground is seeking applicants for an IT Specialist (Systems Administration). Fort Huachuca is located 75 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ. We are nestled at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains and enjoy the benefit of some of the best climate and beautiful terrain in the United States. Fort Huachuca enjoys sunny days and starry nights with an average daytime temperature of 74 degrees, making it an ideal location for diverse recreational activities. Please visit the Fort Huachuca website for more information at https://www.huachuca.army.mil/

Sierra Vista is a Purple Heart City and veteran friendly, where the average commute is 16 minutes. This mid-sized city experiences a mild climate with a laidback lifestyle and athletic environment. The surrounding area has a wealth of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cycling (30 miles of path) and wildlife viewing. Water activities are available at two nearby lakes, and the city’s Cove Aquatic Center. There is a weekly Farmer’s Market and many holiday festivals throughout the year. The city is just a short drive away from Southern Arizona’s bustling wine country, Cochise County alone has over 10 wineries. Sierra Vista is home to a community college and two universities. Fort Huachuca’s Housing Office even offers local relocation assistance for our Civilian workforce. Those wishing to live in Tucson for additional housing options and work on post, may utilize a weekday shuttle.

Our typical work schedule is M – Friday, 6:30 am – 4:00 pm. We are offer 2 days of telework per week.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

More information about EPG can be found at: EPG Homepage: EPG Homepage

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the senior test director, is responsible for all aspects of major test and evaluation projects. This includes planning, coordinating, conducting, and reporting tests of advanced electronic systems being developed for military use. Supervises 15-20 personnel.

DUTIES:

Obtains and coordinates specialized assistance from a wide range of offices, both within and outside of the command, and supporting contractors to meet these responsibilities. Project assignments normally last a year or more, involve multiple external organization.
Serves as a technical expert in the area of military electronic systems. Serves as the Army expert for the testing of assigned systems. Acts as a consultant and advisor within the command to other government agencies and to private industry. Proposes new or modified local policies, as appropriate.
Conducts and directs programs associated with the development of complex and unusual military procedures, techniques, and devices. Directs investigations to increase technology, develops new test methodologies, and explores new instrumentation concepts.
Ensures consistent emphasis on equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and avoidance of discrimination in all personnel management initiatives. Manages personnel, funds, and other resources to complete assignments in a timely and cost effective manner.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series: 0854 (Computer Engineer); 0855 (Electronics Engineer), 1550 (Computer Scientist) OPM Qualification Standards

Basic Requirement for All Professional Engineering Positions: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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.

If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience and you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
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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 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 or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, 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. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

Basic Requirement for Computer Scientist (1550): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. 1550 Qualification Standards

This position has an individual occupational requirement of education for experience and you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must meet the basic requirements for the GS-08XX-14, and have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay system (may have been obtained in the Federal service, military, or private sector).

GS 14: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Expertise conducting test and evaluation of electronic devices in a laboratory and or work bench or field setting. 2) Identify and isolate technical problems, evaluate possible solutions, and use sound judgment to make viable recommendations to supervisor and staff, correcting problems in an appropriate and in a timely manner. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position GS-13 or equivalent in the federal service.

For GS-14: 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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:Foreign Education

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Attention to Detail
Product Test and Evaluation
Project Management
Technical Competence

Conditions of Employment

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click Resume Requirements

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
A trial/probationary period may be required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department ofDefense referral system for displaced employees.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status ofselectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safetyprotocols. For more information, visit Safer Workplace
Incumbent of the position must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. A Top Secret with SCI is required.
Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required up to 15%
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Relocation/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive maybe offered.
Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 is required at entry of employment and annually thereafter.
This is a drug testing designated position.
Position requires Level III certification in Acquisition Career Field “Engineering” or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
Selectee must obtain the highest Career Category Level of certification in the assigned Career
Category/Functional Area.
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.
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. A candiate list will pulled every 2-3 weeks until the position is filled.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.huachuca.atec.list.epg-hr@army.mil