- Position Title
- Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Category II)
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- DAFN255930575922 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 2, 2025 to Monday, January 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
4.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
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: 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.
Supporting Documentation: 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, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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: 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.
Supporting Documentation: 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, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
5.
Reinstatement
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
- Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
This is a Term position scheduled to last four (4) years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of four (4) years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?
Conditions of Employment (COEs)
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?
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?
3.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 20% of the time?
4.
Appointment to this Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) position is subject to a three-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 three-year probationary period?
5.
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?
6.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner Level II Certification within 60 months (5 Years) of entrance on duty. Are you able and/or willing to meet this requirement?
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner Level II Certification within 60 months (5 Years) of entrance on duty. Are you able and/or willing to meet this requirement?
7.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. Selectee must sign Form DD 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Category II), DB/DE-03 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.
The 08XX-Engineering Series, 1301-General Physical Science Series, 1310-Physicist Series, 1320-Chemist Series, and 1550-Computer Scientist Series have specific educational requirements which apply to all positions. From the options below, select the one which best describes your educational background. Education must have been completed in a U.S. College, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
1.
Basic Requirement for Supervisory Engineer 08XX Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Engineer at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band level (GS 12-14 equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
2.
Basic Requirements for the Supervisory Physical Scientist 1301 Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band (GS 12-14 or equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
3.
Required
Basic Requirements for the Supervisory Physicist 1310 Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band (GS 12-14 or equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
Basic Requirements for the Supervisory Physicist 1310 Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band (GS 12-14 or equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
4.
Basic Requirements for the Supervisory Chemist 1320 Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band (GS 12-14 or equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
5.
Basic Requirements for the Supervisory Computer Scientist 1550 Series. Select the one statement that best describes the education/experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the DB/DE-03, Category II pay band (GS 12-14 or equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service.
6.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Category II at the DB/DE-03 pay band (GS 12-14 equivalent grade level) in the Federal Service. Please note: Pay Band DB/DE-02 is equivalent to a GS-05 through GS-11 grade levels.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Work with senior management to convert strategic goals into policies, methodologies, techniques, and programs.
8.
Provide leadership, oversight, mentoring and management of various product and/or service teams engaged in Vehicle Data and Network Architectures and system integration, research, development and/or engineering (RD&E).
9.
Participate in strategic planning and/or implementing assigned strategic objectives for area of responsibility with a focus on improving operations including decreased turn-around time, streamlining work processes, and enhancing customer service.
10.
Represent Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and the Command at high level conferences and meetings with representatives of Program Executive Officers (PEOs), Program Managers (PMs), Department of Army (DA) and Department of Defense (DoD) and private industry on matters pertaining to area of responsibility.
11.
Conduct analysis and evaluation of design concepts, performance measurements, technical reviews, requirements analysis, risk analysis and mitigation, and functional analysis in support of design, development, integration, and test for the current and future Army as it relates to Vehicle Data and Network Architectures and Hardware/Software Integration.
12.
Provide technical leadership to the teams in the form of advanced subject matter skills and guidance for Vehicle Data Network Architecture and Integration with the understanding of Modular and Open System Approach (MOSA).
13.
Utilize broad technical knowledge and skills to lead team efforts and guide technical programs.
14.
Lead organizational interactions with customers from a technical and/ or strategic standpoint in order to exercise flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness appropriately.
15.
Enhance custom relations and actively promote rapport with customers through quality as well as efficient personal and organizational interactions.
16.
Work with customer at management levels to resolve problems affecting programs/projects such as conflicting requirements and priorities.
17.
Interact proactively at senior levels to stimulate customer alliances for program/project support.
18.
Determine, to include communicating, organizational positions on major projects or policies at senior levels and organizational briefings.
19.
Provide clear and regular communication on status of organizational and programmatic issues and successes.
20.
Prepare major reports and organizational policies for internal and external distribution.
21.
Ensure personnel and programmatic documents are properly prepared, approved, routed, and stored in a timely fashion.
22.
Manage cost, schedule, scope and risk throughout the program lifecycle.
23.
Manage and/or execute team budget to include seeking new business opportunities.
24.
Integrate program management processes to align with engineering standards and perform effective execution and compliance with established program decisions.
25.
Develop and/ or integrate innovative approaches to attain goals and minimize expenditures of managed projects and programs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.