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Position Title: Supervisory Interdisciplinary
Agency: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
Announcement Number: CHAG227961782468HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, July 25, 2022 to Wednesday, August 3, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 1515 - Operations Research

B. 1520 - Mathematics

C. 1529 - Mathematical Statistics

D. 1550 - Computer Science

E. 1560 - Data Science Series

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 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?

A. Yes

B. No

2. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period?

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

1. ATEC uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $176,300.00 ( with locality). Do you acknowledge the salary will be set no higher than $176,300.00 with locality?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Interdisciplinary with the 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 response for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Mathematics Statistician- 1529 series at the NH-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) which included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics. I meet the mathematics course requirement by having at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. I meet the mathematics course requirement by having at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. I have appropriate experience which includes evidence of statistical work such as (1) sampling; (2) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (3) applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Mathematics - 1520 series at the NH-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) in mathematics; or a degree with the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics. My total course work includes differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. My total course work includes differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Operations Research - 1515 series at the NH-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Data Science - 1560 series at the NH-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes at least Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. I meet the mathematics course requirement by having at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. I have appropriate experience which includes evidence of statistical work such as (1) sampling; (2) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (3) applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Computer Scientist -1550 series at the NH-04 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

6. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the NH-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) experience using analytical and statistical techniques to assess test and evaluation system performance and effectiveness while providing strategic direction/resolution of mission-critical problems; 2) expertise coordinating personnel, test facilities or resources to support scheduled test missions; and 3) experience applying contemporary data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to implement the techniques for modeling and simulation model based systems engineering, and digital architectures.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

7. 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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