Job summary

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.

Major duties

You will plan, schedule or conduct a detailed investigation of a phase of a technical project or complete project with several complex features in an assigned department. You will conduct tests in a laboratory setting or on a range and monitor specific parts of complex tests and coordinate and collaborate with other members of the team. You will analyze complicated test data and draw conclusions and recommended changes either in procedure for the item being tested. You will assess, resolve, and predict the relationships and interactions of data and findings under varying conditions. You will determine feasibility of new products, equipment, and methodology to set standards and evaluate new equipment, systems or processes.

Qualification

For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer applying theories, principles, practical concepts, and processes of electronics engineering to design, test, or integrate components for a warfare system. For the GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer applying basic engineering concepts to assist in the test or design of electronic equipment or systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Electronics Engineering Series 0855 (opm.gov) 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.

Education

The following education may be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-09: A master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. The following education may be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-07: One full year of graduate level education. OR A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.