Advanced Sensors SME (Interdisciplinary Engineer), NH-08**-04

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

      • Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. 
      • 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.
      • What is the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Directorate Chief’s senior advising authority on the Test and Evaluation of advanced sensor systems.
  • Routinely develops, applies, and reviews innovative approaches to conduct test and evaluation.
  • Coordinates, integrates, directs, and assesses sensor test operations in both laboratory and operational test environments.  Support includes resource management, managing cost efficiency of test projects, and tasking of sensor test personnel based on skillsets and mission requirements. 
  • Mentors and develops sensor test personnel.  Assists the Directorate Chief and Chief Engineer in building personnel succession plans for sensor test capabilities.
  • Manages lifecycle sustainment of sensor test instrumentation, to ensure test mission sustainability and ensure that lifecycle instrument replacements keep pace with sensor technology innovation. 

Job Qualification

          • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Specialized Experience

        • In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

          Specialized Experience:           One year of specialized experience which includes: 1)           Conducting testing or research and development of sensor and/or laser systems in a controlled environment (i.e. indoor laboratory, hardware-in-the-loop, distributed testing); AND 2) Experience using scientific cameras and/or radiometers to analyze the charascteristics of a system or test environment; AND 3) Experience and/or knowledge in laser measurement analysis methods and techniques to assess laser system and/or subsystem performance.  This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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

        • You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Conditions of Employment

          • This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
          • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-04 is equal to the former GS-14 Step 01 through GS-15 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points 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 $125,484, which does not include locality.
          • 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.
          • Two 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.
          • This is a Career Program (CP) 16-Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) position.
          • This is a critical acquistion position (CAP) an ageement must be signed upon entering the position.
          • This position requires participation ads a OGE 450 filer upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
          • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
          • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (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.
          • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
          • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
          • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
          • This Interdisciplinary position is located at Redstone Test Center (RTC), Missiles and Sensors Test Directorate with duty location of Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
          • Redstone Test Center's mission is to provide Superior Technical Expertise and State-of-the-Art Facilities and Capabilities to Plan, Conduct, Analyze, and Report the Results of Tests on Aviation, Missile, and Sensors Systems, Subsystems and Components.
          • This is an interdisciplinary engineer position which may be filled under any of the following titles and occupational series, depending on the qualifications of the applicant and needs of management: Mechanical (0830), Computer (0854), Electronics (0855) and Aerospace (0861).

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

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

usarmy.redstone.atec.mbx.rtc-recruiting@army.mil