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Position Title
COMPUTER ENGINEER
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
8X-DCIPS-12137544-163215-JH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section. (limit characters)
2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
2. 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. (limit characters)
3. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
4. 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? (limit characters)
5. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you. (limit characters)
6. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions. (limit characters)
7. Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)? (limit characters)
8. 24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months? (limit characters)
Assessment 1

This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience and/or education needed to qualify. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT.

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1.

From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Computer Engineer/Electronics Engineer, GG-08540855-13. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

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From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your education relevant to the position of Computer Scientist, GG-1550-13. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.

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From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience relevant to GG-0854-13, Computer Engineer, GG-0855-13, Electronics Engineer or GG-1550-13, Computer Scientist. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.

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For each task in the following group, please choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to leverage the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, hardware and software integration, and the principles, techniques, and practices of computer engineering

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Apply knowledge of the physical and computer sciences, and the principles, techniques, and practices of computer engineering related to computer system design and analysis.

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Apply knowledge of computer hardware design, software development, network analysis and integration of various subsystems.

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Apply knowledge of computer and network architectures that involve how the constituent parts of the system are configured, interconnected and how they interoperate in order to implement a secure system.

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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
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Translate or support translation of users' needs and requirements into technical exhibits and work statements, incorporating detailed requirements pertaining to system design and subsystem integration.

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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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Apply scientific and engineering knowledge. Leverage your knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, electronics phenomena, and the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering.

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Apply electromagnetic knowledge of the physical sciences and electronic phenomena, and the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics to phenomena related to electricity and magnetism.

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11.

Apply a wide range of electronics engineering skills and expertise, along with management abilities to plan and develop policy, provide guidance, plan equipment and facility acquisition, manage personnel, develop budget and other resource management data, and/or provide consultant and advisory services.

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12.

Work effectively with others from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training.

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Lead team in a non-supervisory role.

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Provide technical advice and counsel to peers and leadership.

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Prepare technical reports and/or document progress and results of each study.

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Provide accurate technical summaries and reports on trends, recommendations, and/or solutions.

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Prepare management reports and engineering presentation data & graphics for higher level personnel.

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Prepare technical documentation on project work to include Interface Control Documents, User's Guides, Requirements Documents, and Design Documents.

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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

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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. (limit characters)
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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.

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