General Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional general engineer responsible for systems engineering for assigned programs/projects.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Engineering Positions, located here.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In order to qualify, applicants must meet the education requirement listed in the Education section below. Must submit relevant transcripts!

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to system design, architecture, and integration.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal entry-level candidate is a proactive learner with natural curiosity and ability to understand complex systems.

The ideal experienced candidate has at least 3 years of experience as an effective system safety professional in the defense acquisition process.

Candidates with electrical engineering degrees are preferred.

Qualified applicants for entry-level pay have the ability to learn the system safety process and requirements for conventional weapon systems, analyze data to make informed decisions, identify and apply applicable system safety requirements, and communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally.

Qualifications for higher pay include all entry-level requirements plus applied knowledge and experience with design and qualification requirements for conventional weapon systems and standard defense acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to system design, architecture, and integration.

2. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems. 3.

Knowledge of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as the principles of planning and program management. 4.

Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics. 5.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

6. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis, and reporting. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Performs multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and other engineering disciplines to determine the business and technical needs of customers in the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems.

Develops system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system safety design, development, and support.

Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects or tasks. Performs development engineering for systems and devices.