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Materials Engineer

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
May 23, 2019

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TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Total salary varies depending on location of position
  • PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • A security clearance may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year FY 2017,Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (USC) 3326;Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of appointment effective date may require a 180 day waiver package
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program
  • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
    FOR GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Service or equivalent in other pay systems that includes knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in Materials Engineering

    OR

    have one year of graduate level education

    OR

    superior academic achievement SAA

    OR

    have a combination of education and specialized experience.

    FOR GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that includes professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology used in Materials Engineering, and ability to gather and analyze basic facts and draw conclusions.

    OR

    have a master's or equivalent graduate degree

    OR

    2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree which provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position

    OR

    have a combination of education and specialized experience.

    FOR GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, which includes professional knowledge of material engineering principles and concepts, and the ability to apply the full range of engineering practices, methods, and tecniques in the performance of a wide range of materials engineering assignments and knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques to develop, simulate and analyze data.

    OR

    3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.

    OR

    equivalent doctoral degree

    OR

    have a combination of education and specialized experience.

    FOR GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Applying experience in research projects to materials problems affecting the reliability of military components and electronic systems, to include operation and data collection/interpretation using sophisticated analytical electronic materials analysis equipment. Participating with project engineers during conceptual validation, full scale development and production in materials selection and/or evaluation to assure that the desired properties and costs are commensurate with the required functions. Reviewing drawings and specification to assure processes and procedures are adequate, accurate and will give the desired results.

    NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

    FOR GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Technical specialist to include application of knowledge and expertise from materials engineering disciplines including corrosion resistance, fatigue, metallurgical test data evaluation, review of drawings and specifications, design reviews, storage life evaluations, and process reviews. Identify where the application of specialized ordnance and missile technology could be introduced for maximum, long term impact on system performance. Expert advisor on integration of technical aspects of system and subsystem performance with other specialty, systems engineering, and quality program requirements. Technical recommendations are considered authoritative and have far reaching effects on the overall Air Force mission.

    NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

    FOR GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Technical specialist to include application of knowledge and expertise from materials engineering disciplines including corrosion resistance, fatigue, metallurgical test data evaluation, review of drawings and specifications, design reviews, storage life evaluations, and process reviews. Identify where the application of specialized ordnance and missile technology could be introduced for maximum, long term impact on system performance. Expert advisor on integration of technical aspects of system and subsystem performance with other specialty, systems engineering, and quality program requirements. Technical recommendations are considered authoritative and have far reaching effects on the overall Air Force mission.

    NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

    FOR GS-15: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Technical specialist to include application of knowledge and expertise from materials engineering disciplines including corrosion resistance, fatigue, metallurgical test data evaluation, review of drawings and specifications, design reviews, storage life evaluations, and process reviews. Identify where the application of specialized ordnance and missile technology could be introduced for maximum, long term impact on system performance. Expert advisor on integration of technical aspects of system and subsystem performance with other specialty, systems engineering, and quality program requirements. Technical recommendations are considered authoritative and have far reaching effects on the overall Air Force mission.

    NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.

    AND

    Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
    https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/

    OR

    To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
    https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

    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. Professional knowledge of general engineering principals as required to support research.
    2. Broad working knowledge and experience in electromagnetic modeling, analytical and experimental investigations in antennas, and microwave circuitry.
    3. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply materials engineering rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior engineers.
    4. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
    5. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform research and analyses assignment in Material Engineering.

    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.

    IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

    For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions:
    This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

    Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

    Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

    Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

    If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

    Tax Law Impact for PCS:
    On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

    Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

    Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

    Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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    Drug test required No


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