ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Qualifications:

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a General Physical Scientist (1301-series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 1301, 1515, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-4

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-3 pay band (GS-9 through GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist performing the comprehensive testing, troubleshooting, and modification of radar systems and analyzing engineering data. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) proven ability to use advanced techniques, modify and extend theories, precepts, and practices in the specialty area, related sciences and disciplines; (2) demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; (3) proven ability to work effectively in a multi-organizational team environment; (4) thorough understanding of electromagnetism and the electromagnetic affects of different materials; (5) broad understanding of analog and digital electronics; (6) demonstrated superb technical writing skills and ability to give presentations and communicate technical concepts; (7) thorough knowledge of analysis and problem solving techniques necessary to perform scientific/engineering work; (8) proven ability to effectively communicate ideas with a diverse group of scientists, radar and communications engineers, and technicians.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-3

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-2 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist applying basic engineering or scientific principles to understand and complete limited engineering or scientific projects. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX General Physical Science Series, 1301 Operations Research Series, 1515 Mathematics Series, 1520 Computer Science Series, 1550 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.