Chemist/Physical Scientist/Microbiologist/Engineer/Data Scientist GS-14

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Sciences (Physical/Natural)

Other

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: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. 

PLACE OF WORK

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for our Deputy Director position for the West Desert Test Center on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on-post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.army.mil/dugwaygarrison. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. 

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. 

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Deputy to the West Desert Test Center Director (WDTC) with line management responsibilities across the spectrum of the test center's functions. Assists in planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects of work within the test center, analyzing policies, plans, objectives, and goals for the accomplishment of the assigned functions of the test center. 

Plans and develops policies and procedures for accomplishing the work of the test center. Responsible for reviewing and editing test execution plans, test methodology plans, scientific test reports, and standing operating procedure documents to ensure they are technically accurate, correct and in the proper format. Provides advice, assistance, and resource adjustments to support major requirements. Coordinates with higher, lateral, and adjacent or supporting headquarters, and other appropriate organizations/agencies as required, regarding projects and for completion of actions. 

Assists with strategic planning and development of Chemical and Biological test capabilities. Presents and defends the management views on technical aspects of the programs and attends meetings, prepares papers, and processes documents involving technical and programmatic requirements.

Serves as the rating supervisor for the secretary/administrative assistant within the Office of the Director, WDTC, to include reviewing and approving performance appraisals. 

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

For the 1320 Chemist series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

 

For the 1301 Physical Scientist series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

 

For the 0401 Microbiologist series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/

 

For the 801 Engineering series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

 

For the 1560 Data Scientist Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/

 

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

 

I copy of your transcripts must accompany your application package in order to be considered.

Specialized Experience

SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-14: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must demonstrate as least one year of:  1) Serving as program manager for Test and Evaluation programs; 2) Advising senior leadership based on technical or operational knowledge/experience to meet Test & Evaluation mission and organizational needs; AND 3) Developing or improving organization-wide processes to increase efficiency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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

  • Program Management 
  • Policy Development
  • Chem/Bio Test and Evaluation
  • Leadership Experience
  • Oral and Written Communication

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 https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

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. 
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret- SCI clearance.
  • This position may require occasionally night or weekend work.
  • This position requires up to 20% TDY/Business travel.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Position requires initial and random drug testing.
  • This is a Critical Acquisition Position.  Unless specifically granted a position waiver by the Director of Acquisition Career Management or the Army Acquisition Executive the following requirements are mandated:
  • Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
  • T&E Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • A supervisory 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 of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates; these include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/  for more information.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Telework/Remote work not available.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

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

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil