General Engineer, GS-0801-9/11/12, FPL NH-0801-03

Full TimeAK-FORT GREELYYPG

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

Salary Tables 2024-AK (w/locality)

*GS-0801-9-11: $83,137 - $114,821 (AK Special Rate Table 414A-General Engineer)

*NH-0801-03 (GS12/13 equivalent): $98,232-$151,858 (Full Performance Level)

Job Summary:

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. The chosen candidate will serve as a General Engineer supporting the Artic Regions Test Center (ARTC) in the Test Operations Division, Ft. Greely, AK*. Selection of this position will be made at either the GS-9/11 or NH-03** grade level if candidate is at full performance level.

*Alaska (other) receives an additional 3.21% COLA that will be added to the final salary.

**There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if the employee is currently a NH-03 in AcqDemo.

About the Location:

Fort Greely is in the Delta Junction commuting area; fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and views of the Northern Lights; bears, moose and caribou; located 95 miles south of Fairbanks. Winter temps of 8 to minus 19°F with extreme lows of minus 30 plus; summer temps 70s/80s and 21 hours of daylight.

Job Responsibilities

Leads and manages complex test programs for advanced weapons systems and development projects, including creating and refining data collection techniques, ensuring data accuracy, and overseeing high-visibility, long-term projects with significant financial investments.
Conducts comprehensive testing and evaluation of experimental and state-of-the-art technologies for combat, support, and soldier equipment, including developing new method and comparing standard systems for product improvement.
Develops and oversees testing protocols for advanced systems and subsystems, including planning, cost estimating, range preparation, and supervision of test conduct, while also creating novel instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Manages project resources and coordination, including budgeting for construction procurement, and labor, resolving issues with external organizations, and analyzing test data to prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
Directs and coordinates a large test team, including up to 50 personnel, overseeing project assignments, organizing test activities, establishing procedures, managing scheduling and budgeting, and addressing training and disciplinary issues.
Conducts comprehensive planning and coordination for major test projects, including developing new test methodologies, ensuring effective liaison with supporting organizations, reviewing project and fund status, and representing the organization in technical meetings and reviews.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

See OPM Requirements:

Group Requirement for Professional and Scientific Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

AND

Individual Occupational General Engineer Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

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

Written/Oral Communication
Systems Testing and Evaluation
Program Management
Teamwork

YOUR RESUME:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for certain positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
This position may require some TDY travel – approximately 20%.
This position requires a pre-employment and annual physical.

Note: This position is subject to the NH-03 Non-Supervisory Senior Professional

"Working Conditions: Performance of duties includes extended periods of outdoor work in extreme natural COLD, TROPIC, and DESERT environments. Work takes place at remote/isolated locations in temperatures ranging from -70°F to 140°F and includes high winds, high humidity, torrential rain, fog, snow, ice, blizzard conditions, and dust/sandstorms. Exposure to potentially harmful plants, animals, and insects which occur naturally in these environments is possible."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
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.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet at the OPM website.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
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.
ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

General Engineer, GS-0801-9/11/12, FPL NH-0801-03

Eligibility Requirements

Career Category

Job Summary

Salary Tables 2024-AK (w/locality)

*GS-0801-9-11: $83,137 - $114,821 (AK Special Rate Table 414A-General Engineer)

*NH-0801-03 (GS12/13 equivalent): $98,232-$151,858 (Full Performance Level)

Job Summary:

*Alaska (other) receives an additional 3.21% COLA that will be added to the final salary.

**There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if the employee is currently a NH-03 in AcqDemo.

About the Location:

Job Responsibilities

Leads and manages complex test programs for advanced weapons systems and development projects, including creating and refining data collection techniques, ensuring data accuracy, and overseeing high-visibility, long-term projects with significant financial investments.

Conducts comprehensive testing and evaluation of experimental and state-of-the-art technologies for combat, support, and soldier equipment, including developing new method and comparing standard systems for product improvement.

Develops and oversees testing protocols for advanced systems and subsystems, including planning, cost estimating, range preparation, and supervision of test conduct, while also creating novel instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Manages project resources and coordination, including budgeting for construction procurement, and labor, resolving issues with external organizations, and analyzing test data to prepare detailed reports and recommendations.

Directs and coordinates a large test team, including up to 50 personnel, overseeing project assignments, organizing test activities, establishing procedures, managing scheduling and budgeting, and addressing training and disciplinary issues.

Conducts comprehensive planning and coordination for major test projects, including developing new test methodologies, ensuring effective liaison with supporting organizations, reviewing project and fund status, and representing the organization in technical meetings and reviews.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

See OPM Requirements:

Group Requirement for Professional and Scientific Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

AND

Individual Occupational General Engineer Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

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

Written/Oral Communication

Systems Testing and Evaluation

Program Management

Teamwork

YOUR RESUME:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

This position may require some TDY travel – approximately 20%.

This position requires a pre-employment and annual physical.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

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.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet at the OPM website.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).

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.

ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements