SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/OPS RESEARCH ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical oversight and program management for R&D initiations across all AFTAC mission areas.

Develop near-term and strategic plans for R&D and emergent technology advancement within internal and external program portfolios.

Develop near-term and strategic plans for R&D and emergent technology advancement within internal/external program portfolios.

This is an Interdisciplinary position that can be filled as a Supervisory Physical Scientist (GG-1301), a Supervisory General Engineer (GG-0801), or a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst (GG-1515).

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the " Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 0801 GENERAL ENGINEER 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1301 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1515 OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST 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. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 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.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

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 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.

2. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs. 3.

Ability to develop and alter new methods, approaches, and procedures from concept refinement through development and operational deployment. 4.

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.

5.

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.

6. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. 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:

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.