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. Salary Info: GS 11: $81, 242 - $105, 612 GS 12: $97, 376 - $126, 585

Major duties

You will facilitate established training in tactics that support the use and employment of acoustic systems, tools, techniques and procedures. You will apply fact-finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications; and development of presentations and reports. You will analyze reconstruction results, operational measures of performance and critique reports. You will identify gaps and provide responsive training for immediate correction of areas of improvement in acoustic tactics, doctrine, and required operational capabilities. You will advise Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) leadership in the development, planning, execution, and reconstruct of U.S. Navy SURTASS operations and fleet exercises. You will identify gaps in SURTASS employment, tactics, doctrine, and required operational capabilities. You will serve as SURTASS military detachment operations REACHBACK support including technical solutions for operational issues, tactical employment of passive and active acoustic systems, underwater acoustic modeling, and range prediction systems. You will develop and analyze performance evaluations, lessons learned, training and remedial training reports and plans for SURTASS and fixed watch teams. You will create, develop, and maintain training workshops, synthetic battle problems, and training materials that effectively teach sonar theory, physics, concepts, IUSS operations, communications and the execution of IUSS mission objectives.

Qualification

FOR GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: designing, developing, analyzing, and employing passive and active sonar training systems (such as course content, materials, technical accuracy) in support of training programs to include underwater acoustic modeling, acoustic analysis, target motion analysis, and range prediction systems (such as tactics, system operations, capabilities, limitations, operating guidelines, doctrine, acoustic operations plan) to achieve certification standards and improve at sea performance. FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: employing sonar training systems (such as course content, materials, technical accuracy) in support of training programs to include underwater acoustic modeling, acoustic analysis, target motion analysis, and range prediction systems (such as tactics, system operations, capabilities, limitations, operating guidelines, doctrine, acoustic operations plans) to achieve established standards. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or Successful completion of an LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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.