ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

About the role

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional engineering/scientific work involving electrical circuits, circuit elements, electrical equipment / systems, and associated phenomena concerned with electromagnetic wave energy or electrical information.

What you will do

• With minimal guidance, either individually or as part of a multi- disciplinary team, scopes, tasks and performs complex, accurate, and technically rigorous physics model-based analysis of adversary components, nodes, networks and/or systems based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets to produce targeting solutions in support of planning and operational requirements.
• Develops representative electrical network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world with support from senior personnel.
• Identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities, prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options for review.
• Prepares timely, relevant, and technically accurate targeting products with some oversight.
• Develops quantitative modeling skills utilizing existing electric power engineering modeling and simulation tools.
• Stays abreast of community/ academic advancements.
• Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/ enhance operational utility.
• Provides requirements, develops, and assesses the capability and performance of established and/or improved analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools for team review.
• Incumbent works with the supervisor to develop deadlines, projects, and other work assignments.
• Presents routine information in a clear and timely manner.
• Supports the development of others through teaching, mentoring, sharing knowledge and incorporating feedback.
• DR-0850-02: Performs professional engineering targeting and effects assessment analysis of systems, nodes and components using scientific and/or electrical engineering methods, computer models, standard operating practices, and related tools in support of joint planning, training, exercises and operations.
• Conducts experiments/investigations to develop further understanding of unproven concepts or phenomena; to formulate and validate hypothesis; and to develop new designs, techniques, or models.
• Converts, adapts, and modifies existing methodologies and models to meet emerging requirements and enhance operational utility.
• Provides expertise to analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative agencies.
• Compiles final reports of analysis studies, experiments, methodologies, and technical evaluations presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations in both oral and written forms.
• Develops new/modifies existing quantitative methods, models, approaches, or scientific knowledge to solve electrical engineering challenges in experimental areas that enable the Command to develop new targeting solutions.
• Efforts involve appropriate technology areas and if needed, other organizations.
• Applies knowledge of science/engineering/technology to analyze and resolve multifaceted issues/problems with minimal guidance.
• Plans and carries out work that is well aligned with organizational goals.
• Uses critical thinking and originality in developing innovative approaches to define and resolve complex situations.
• Develops integration plans and executes Technical Point of Contact/financial duties for contract efforts, as required.
• Supports Cyber security requirements to ensure continued lab accreditation to include 8570 compliance and obtaining/maintaining at a minimum the Security Plus certification.
• Provides information and effectively partners within and beyond own organizational unit to influence decisions or recommend solutions.
• Leads development and execution of projects to advance work unit mission.
• Generates key ideas and contributes technically to advance capability of command.
• Leads, mentors, and performs complex assignments within a team environment as the lead or key team member to improve capability of a technology area or address command initiatives.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

The resume/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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
• Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
• Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
• Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
• You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
• Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
• Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
• ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
• Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
• If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.

Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

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 well qualified or above for this position.

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.

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