USAJOBS · 1 day ago
SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/OPS RESEARCH ANALYST
Patrick AFB, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $148K/yr
15+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Operations Research Analyst at the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical oversight and program management for R&D initiatives across all AFTAC mission areas, developing near-term and strategic plans for technology advancement.
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Responsibilities
Provides technical oversight and program management for R&D initiatives across all AFTAC mission areas: Materials, Geophysics, and Atmosphere and Space
As the technical expert, reviews and assesses programs and new study areas and interacts with other Air Force and government agencies on R&D matters relating to all AFTAC mission areas
Spearheads highly complex R&D efforts associated with advanced technology and strengthens in-house activities of the laboratory and strategic collaborations, both academic and intergovernmental
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Must be registered for Selective Service
The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
POLYGRAPH: Employee may be required to undergo Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with Security regulations involving material handled
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements; the APDP level required specifically for this position is Engineering and Technical Management - Foundational level, or equivalent
Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
Depending on the type of position (competitive or excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics
Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics
Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus
This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes
Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include mastery knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, chemical engineering, material physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, electro magnetics, optics, sensors, signal processing, high performance computing, statistics, national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, and space-based surveillance and reconnaissance; applying knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs; interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences in order to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, chemical engineering, material physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, electro-magnetics, optics, sensors, signal processing, high performance computing, statistics, national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, and space-based surveillance and reconnaissance
Knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs
Ability to develop and alter new methods, approaches, and procedures from concept refinement through development and operational deployment
Ability to quickly assimilate highly complex disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations in operational settings under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; present and/or defend a position effectively
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, demonstrated as skill in interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions
Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities
Preferred
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field (such as physics, nuclear engineering, chemistry, biology, geophysics, etc.) and a minimum of 15 years of experience is desired
Knowledge of Joint DoD, DOE, DOJ, DOS and DHS structure, organizations and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations is highly desired
Benefits
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Direct Deposit
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