- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
- Announcement Number
- WTEJ180000002071SHD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 11, 2018 to Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Pathways Recent Graduate
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
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Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
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This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Workforce position, which requires Level I Certification in Acquisition Career Field "Engineering" or "Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation" within 24 months of entry into the position. I am able and willing to obtain required certifications in the required timeframe.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Computer Engineer, GS-0854-05, Electronics Engineer, GS-0855-05, or Computer Scientist, GS-1550-05 or Operations Research, GS-1515-05 OR ,Computer Engineer, GS-0854-07, Electronics Engineer, GS-0855-07, Computer Scientist, GS-1550-07 or Operations Research, GS-1515-07 (full performance level GS-11), position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses that you provide to this occupational questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Basic Requirements and Qualification Requirements for a Computer Engineer GS-0854-05 or a Electronics Engineer GS-0855-05. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Computer Engineer or Electronics Engineer at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Basic Requirement and Qualification Requirement for Computer Scientist GS-1550-05. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Computer Scientist, at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Basic Requirement and Qualification Requirement for Operations Research GS-1515-05. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Operations Research, at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Computer Scientist or Operations Research at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Apply formulas to routine engineering computations and calculations.
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Research, collect, retrieve, and interpret engineering information.
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Review documentation to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
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Develop basic engineering test procedures based on precedent and technical literature.
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Research, analyze methodologies or processes/methods/procedures for application to basic engineering/systems problems.
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Study engineering/science texts and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data to be used in the development of specifications.
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Generate and evaluates alternative solutions to engineering/systems problems based on the result of operational research or experiments critical thinking and sound judgment.
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Solve practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
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Conduct scientific experiments, including designing a study, researching the problem and drawing conclusions.
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Compose non-technical documents using correct English grammar (i.e., memoranda, letters, information sheets, instructions).
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Compose scientific or technical documents using correct English grammar (e.g., technical reports, research proposals, journal articles, manuals, handbooks).
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Record observations, measurements, or perform computations.
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Record the results of engineering testing findings to resolve a basic engineering design problem or assignment.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.