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Position Title
ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command
Announcement Number
ST-10472773-19-TLS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 22, 2019 to Monday, May 6, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.  

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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4. Are you a current or former land management agency employee AND you:
served under a time limited (temporary or term) appointment AND
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
have not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct?

If you answer yes to this question, you are strongly encouraged to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action reflecting all periods of creditable service and a fully successful performance appraisal (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience and performance that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.

NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • 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.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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6. Are you currently employed as a permanent civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency? 
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).

You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by statute.

You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09. 

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

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7. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
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8. Are you a veteran or preference eligible (such as derived preference) whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) 

It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
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Preferences
1. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
2. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
4. I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the ND-0801, Professional Engineering Series. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the ND-1310, Professional Physics Series.
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3. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a ND-0801/1310-05, ENGINEER/SCIENTIST. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Perform engineering research, design and development for projects associated with explosive ordnance systems and related components. (limit characters)
5. Contribute information and insight as a representative on scientific and technical panels. (limit characters)
6. Direct engineering research and development projects associated with explosive ordnance systems and related components. (limit characters)
7. Investigate uncharted technologies to discover new energetics knowledge. (limit characters)
8. Research funding opportunities to support future energetics program goals. (limit characters)
9. Lead the execution of engineering project plans across integrated engineering teams. (limit characters)
10. Plan technical coordination of assignments to meet project goals. (limit characters)
11. Define projects to determine technical direction in meeting goals. (limit characters)
12. Lead energetic materials processing team to achieve the organization's goals. (limit characters)
13. Mentor employees in the areas of engineering to ensure future capability. (limit characters)
14. Lead others by motivating them towards a common goal. (limit characters)
15. Make oral presentations to relay technical information. (limit characters)
16. Orally present published information at relevant conferences. (limit characters)
17. Brief management on the manufacturing strategies for ordnance systems or energetic materials. (limit characters)
18. Present findings or recommendations to groups which may have diverse viewpoints, goals or objectives. (limit characters)
19. Serve as an organization's representative to present info on ordnance engineering or manufacturing programs, including energetic material processing. (limit characters)
20. Develop position papers to support technical authority of ordnance engineering, manufacturing or energetic material efforts. (limit characters)
21. Compile written reports to provide status or project updates. (limit characters)
22. Compose scientific papers, journal articles, or review articles to document major advances or resolutions in technical products. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)