- Position Title
- ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
- Agency
- U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U. S. Army Forces Strategic Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAD206300847067H Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 31, 2020 to Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Condition of Employmnet
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.
1.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?
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The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
3.
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 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
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This is a Critical Acquisition Position for Engineering. This critical acquisition position requires level Senior Level III certification in the acquisition career field of Engineering within 36 months of entrance on duty. Do you possess or are you willing to obtain the Level III certification for Engineering within 36 months of entrance on duty?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Electronics Engineer position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment 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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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Electronics Engineer at the DB-03 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Electronics Engineer at the DB-03 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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Develop plans for conducting a test or a series of test to assess the initial capabilities of newly developed systems or equipment.
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Review test requests from developers of new systems/equipment and designs a new test or modifies existing test plan.
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Prepares procedures and criteria for the testing of new research and development equipment.
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Perform test program management functions and provide direction to support personnel such as other electronics engineers and technicians, and other functional personnel.
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Evaluate data from the testing cycle of new systems and/or equipment.
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Perform research and development projects involved with component/system research technology for specifically assigned components/systems.
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Prepare comprehensive research and development plans outlining such areas as support and coordination requirements, operational scope, working schedules, and other related areas.
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Monitor cost, schedule, and performance data on assigned projects and reports status to superiors.
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Investigate problem areas and prepares technical reports which draw conclusions and provide recommendations for solutions.
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Direct the integration, fabrication and functional testing of systems after installation to ensure that performance meets requirements.
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Investigate and/or analyze broad technical problems, considers engineering solutions, and resolves problem based on overall system requirements.
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Perform substantial design changes to existing systems and evaluates the effect such changes on the functional performance of the system.
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Collaborate with others to solve testing and calibration issues that arise.
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Write test reports which describe the test methods used, test data, overall results, assumptions, and recommendations.
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Utilize computer software to record or track quantitative or qualitative engineering information.
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Review both technical and operational requirements to ensure that the needs of the customer will be satisfied.
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Consult with customer to convert functional/operational requirements into specifications for new systems.
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Present technical briefings in a clear, concise manner to convey key technical points in a manner that enables even non-subject matter experts to understand.
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Communicate and/or document information, concepts, and ideas in a clear, concise and well organized manner.
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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.