KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a Security Clearance
• Drug Testing May Be Required
• Temporary Duty (TDY) is 25%
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (See Other Information)

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Completes classroom and on-the-job training to acquire, exercise, and maintain knowledge of the duties inherent in the performance of professional general engineering duties in support of a senior engineer who is responsible for two or more engineering functions, in connection with assigned products, processes or systems.

• Provides technical assistance to the supervisor of record or other senior engineers in progressively responsible assignments for defense systems and components during various phases of development, production and sustainment.
•  Evaluates and develops recommended solutions to complex technical problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the Basic Requirement for the Professional Engineering Positions (0800) listed in paragraph A or B of the Individual Occupational Requirements. To view OPM Qualifications, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

You may start at the GS-05 if you have the following qualifications:  Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the Individual Occupational Requirements. Or, appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the Individual Occupational Requirements.

General Experience is described as:

• Evaluation of the adequacy of specifications and/or drawings.
• Experience drawing conclusions and making recommendations by analyzing facts, conditions and data.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Superior Academic Achievement is obtained through:  (1) Class standing - being in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses; (2) Grade-point average - (a) having a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) having a grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum;  or, (3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.

Education:

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

How You Will Be Evaluated:

We will review your application package to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications from the responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire located under the “How to Apply” section in this vacancy announcement.  The Assessment Questionnaire evaluates your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences.  The questions cover the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies required of the position.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Other Information:

1.  U.S. Citizenship is required.  If selected, you will be required to show proof of U.S. Citizenship.  You may access an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form via http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm to see what documents are acceptable.

2.  If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For more information, please visit: http://www.sss.gov

3.  If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.

4.  If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility, and you are claiming 5-point Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.  If you are claiming 10-point Veteran’s Preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" plus the proof required by that form.  Failure to provide this information will result in your score being adjusted to exclude veteran’s preference points.

HOW TO APPLY:

The complete Applicant Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) Tuesday, April 10, 2012

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Required Documents:

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

What to Expect Next:

Upon receipt of the assessment questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Once your completed application package is reviewed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral status.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.