Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal operations authority for the 22nd surveillance Squadron and operations manager in areas such as space-based surveillance, remote sensing, advanced future military capabilities and technologies and advanced operational capabilities.

Major Duties

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 0855 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER Successfully completed a professional engineering degree: The curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum or 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. OR Combination of education and experience that is college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. 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. OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in electronic engineering, space-based surveillance and reconnaissance, remote sensing, advanced future military capabilities and technologies, advanced operational capabilities and emerging information technologies, and security methods and principles. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. Please click on the following links to view individual occupational requirements:

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https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... 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 electronic engineering, space-based surveillance and reconnaissance, remote sensing, advanced future military capabilities and technologies, advanced operational capabilities and emerging information technologies, and security methods and principles.

2. Knowledge of program management concepts, principles and practices to include: planning, budgeting, scheduling, systems acquisition, and contracting of scientific projects and programs.

3. Knowledge of systems acquisition/lifecycle management concepts, including cost benefit analysis, system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.

4. Skill in interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences. Proven ability to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions and policy.

5. Ability to develop and transition of new methods, approaches and procedures from concept refinement

through development and operational deployment.

6. Ability to apply experimental theories and groundbreaking developments to problems often not achievable via traditional methods or means; derive solutions in areas of uncertainly in approach, methodology, or interpretation to close critical mission capability gaps. 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.

Pay Range

$105,419.00 - $137,048.00

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