- Position Title
- AEROSPACE ENGINEER
- Agency
- U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 9X-DCIPS-10622718-732946-HW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 4, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
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Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring 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.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
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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?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for a MECHANICAL ENGINEER, GG-0830-14, ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-0855-14, AEROSPACE ENGINEER, GG-0861-14. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your level of education/experience for MECHANICAL ENGINEER, GG-0830-14. YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your level of education/experience for ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-0855-14. YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your level of education/experience for AEROSPACE ENGINEER, GG-0861-14. YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
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From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your specialized experience that provided you with the ability to perform the work of a 0830 MECHANICAL ENGINEER, GG-0830-14, 0855 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-0855-14, AND 0861 AEROSPACE ENGINEER, GG-0861-14.
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.
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Apply engineering knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, acquisition, dissemination, sustainment, modification, and/or exploitation of highly complex electronic and aerodynamic systems.
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Perform and oversee a broad range of electronic and aerodynamic analysis and/or engineering assignments entailing unique problems, creative solutions, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches and or new technology.
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Perform very complex, difficult assignments on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort.
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Leads or participates in cross-discipline teams working highly complex programs, projects, and/or studies.
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Develop new methodologies for exploitation of technical intelligence data pertinent to countering foreign system developments.
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Apply computer engineer knowledge of fundamentals and principles of professional engineering; computer hardware, systems software and computer system architecture and integration; and mathematics including calculus, probability, statistics, discrete structures and modern algebra.
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Develop analysis using techniques to find optimal solutions to complex problems.
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Initiate, develop, and direct technical intelligence research and analysis.
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Develop new methodologies for exploitation of technical intelligence data.
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Develop and coordinate study/project plans.
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Evaluate alternative courses of action and make recommendations to senior personnel and management based on critical technical data.
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Develop analyses of requirements in order to make recommendations to peers, senior personnel, management and other government agency officials.
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Identify implications of budgetary constraints and recommend alternative plans for effective program execution.
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Lead source selection team in review and evaluation of proposals or initiatives from contractors.
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Ensures contracts are executed, deliverables are received within standards, rigorous timelines are met.
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Develop risk mitigation plans.
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Prepare and present briefings on the activity progress and results.
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Prepare management reports and engineering presentation data & graphics for higher level personnel.
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Provide professional leadership and mentoring to personnel across the Squadron, discussing opportunities for personal growth in technical areas as appropriate.
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Prepare and present briefings on a project or study's progress and results.
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Present relevant factors so that technical information is understood by non-technical managers.
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Interact with technical and professional contractors, research and development organizations, academia, and participate in formal training programs.
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.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.