General Engineer - Direct Hire Authority

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to performs professional engineering and scientific work concerned with utilizing and exploring systems principles, methods and techniques. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for all Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: To view the OPM Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 qualification standard, click on the following link: OPM Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 To view general information on qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: Office of Personnel Management Group Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: DR-0801-01 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience assisting with systems engineering and/or process modeling in support of identifying solutions to problems; and experience communicating technical findings through reports, briefings, and/or collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience required AND have some graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. DR-0801-02 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-01 (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience performing systems engineering and process modeling in support of identifying solutions to problems; and experience collaborating with teams to deliver analytical products, improve methodologies, and/or influence decision-making. 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. COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Management, Teamwork and Leadership IDEAL CANDIDATE - We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with the following skills and experience: Professional with a background in manufacturing, process engineering, or systems engineering. Knowledge of simulation and modeling techniques. Ability to perform professional engineering/scientific work to produce useful analytical products/ systems. Displayed deftness in adapting knowledge to unknown systems and comfort taking on new challenges with little experience in the subject area. Proven ability to perform complex engineering/scientific work with the understanding of systems constructs (order of operation, dependencies, energy/mass balances, etc.). Experience with weapon delivery systems or the nuclear fuel cycle a plus. Demonstrated ability to prepare, produce, and deliver timely, relevant, and technically accurate analytical products and recommendations to military customers. Experience in exploring, developing, evaluating, and/or operationalizing new methodologies, technologies, or tools to enhance organizational capabilities in effects-based targeting. Knowledge of Department of War military command structure, missions, and programs, national security issues, trends, and topics of interest. 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

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