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COMPUTER ENGINEER

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center

Job Announcement Number:SCGV12671307

SALARY RANGE:

$44,176 to $68,809

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, February 13, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0854-07/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

- - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
FL - Orlando

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
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.

PEO STRI is seeking candidates to participate in its Acquisition Academy which develops qualified candidates in the fields of government contracting, engineering, financial management, and logistics. The focus of the Acquisition Academy is to teach the fundamentals of core PEO STRI competencies. This developmental program takes an integrated, str...

About the Position: The Acquisition Academy offers demanding yet rewarding training and a clear progression pattern. The training program is approximately 3 years. Full pay and benefits are provided while in training. PEO STRI is committed to providing a career path that will develop expertise, as well as an exciting professional and personal challenge.

Is your idea of the "right job" one that challenges you to do your best work, rewards your efforts with recognition, has a clear path for advancement, and gives you a chance to use what you've learned? If so, consider PEO STRI as you¿re searching for the right job! Check out the website at the following link to learn more about this thriving organization, http://www.peostri.army.mil/.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a formal training agreement and must be able to start in the Acquisition Academy on 16 July 2012.

Organization(s):
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE, SIMULATION, TRAINING AND INSTRUMENTATION (PEO STRI), ACQUISITION ACADEMY, ORLANDO, FL 32826

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

See Other Requirements

DUTIES:

PEO STRI is seeking candidates to participate in its Acquisition Academy which develops qualified candidates in the fields of government contracting, engineering, financial management, and logistics. The focus of the Acquisition Academy is to teach the fundamentals of core PEO STRI competencies. This developmental program takes an integrated, strategic approach to providing training that focuses on technical tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics required for superior performance in the Engineering competency. This program offers an optimal opportunity to begin a career with the federal government. Candidates selected for this developmental program will spend approximately 12 weeks in the Acquisition Academy and upon successful completion will join PEO STRI project teams which provide training simulations and services to our Warfighters.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

The PEO STRI Acquisition Academy/CP-16 Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) developmental program are open to graduates of accredited colleges and universities seeking entry level career development positions. What is the Engineer and Scientists Career Program (CP-16)? The Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program (CP-16) is comprised of all the Army's engineers and scientists working in acquisition and acquisition-related fields. Career program members do all levels of research, develop equipment for fielding, provide technical support to all phases of contracting, and continue to support the Army's equipment throughout its life cycle.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONICS OR COMPUTER ENGINEERING OR COMPUTER SCIENCE:

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or Computer Science. AND in addition to meeting the basic education requirement above

One (1) Year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours).

Superior Academic Achievement: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree as outlined above plus one of the following Superior Academic Achievement standards:

A grade point average (GPA) of "B" (i.e., a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.

A GPA of "B+" (i.e., 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.

Rank in the upper one-third of your baccalaureate graduating class or of a major university subdivision such as a College of Arts and Sciences.

Membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

One (1) Year Specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level

Salary: Entry level for Electronics Engineer is $44,176 with earning potential up to approximately $68,809 at the end of the program.

The position(s) covered by this recruitment flyer will transition from General Schedule (GS) to the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (ACQ DEMO) upon reaching the full performance level.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.

This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level 2 in Acquisition Career Field Systems Planning, Research Development, and Engineering within 24 months of entrance on duty.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.

BENEFITS:

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 16

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 10 percent.

Other Advantages: BENEFITS: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:*Comprehensive health and life insurance*Competitive salaries*Generous retirement programs*Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time*Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules*Paid employment related training and education*Possible student loan repayment*Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable*Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Gwen Ferguson

Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed at https://resumebuilder.cpol.army.mil/resumebuilder/builder/index.jsp

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Agency Information:

Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21005-5283

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