- Position Title
- AEROSPACE ENGINEER
- Agency
- Air Force Materiel Command
- Announcement Number
- DE-10159983-18-KAH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 13, 2018 to Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
I am a current or prior active duty military member that is retiring or has been retired from active duty less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring (terminal leave) or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1.
This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
2.
I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a GS-0861-07 target 12, Aerospace Engineer. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Aerospace Engineer, GS-0861-07 target 12. You resume must report the response you select.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Aerospace Engineer at the GS-0861-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the IOR and job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of GS-0861-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the IOR and job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Aerospace Engineer at the GS-0861-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the IOR and job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience requirements you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Aerospace Engineer at the GS-0861-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service as identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty such as analytic models, methods, algorithms, formulas, and simulations of space systems where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Makes decisions concerning technical matters involving conventional engineering practices and procedures for assigned tasks.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Participates in the collection and analysis of information, data, and standards used by the assigned organization to perform a variety of aerospace engineering assignments.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Plans and carries out assignments for projects concerning the integration of aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration.
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Uses computers/computer software such as analysis tools and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Experience with computer software such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs.
17.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Applies professional knowledge of the field of aerospace engineering to establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics, and devise and evaluate concepts for design approaches such as criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships.
19.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Recommends changes in basic requirements and deviations from normal practices used in the design and development of components, equipment, and/or systems.
21.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Develops, executes, and reviews policies, processes, and procedures of a special or miscellaneous character tha may span multiple engineering disciplines and involves application of knowledge of such fundamentals.
23.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.
25.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Determines the means to advance projects and evaluate significant modifications to production methods or materials due to changes in requirements, technological advances, or shortcomings in design and/or performance.
27.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Provides status and advisory services to superiors on problems, issues, and projects in assigned program areas, and reports significant findings and recommendations to management in a timely manner.
29.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Participates in special initiatives, studies, and engineering and/or space systems projects.
31.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Assists in preparing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.
33.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
34.
Works with other engineers and/or specialists in planning and conducting special initiatives, studies, and projects.
35.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
36.
Resolves probems or conflicts and executes projects to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies.
37.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
38.
Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.
39.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
40.
Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents.
41.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
42.
Assists in preparing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.
43.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
44.
Responds to queries in a timely manner and prepares acceptable justifications and background papers on the technical aspects of assigned projects.
45.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
46.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.