Engineering Technician; Aerospace Security Clearance

Position: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (AEROSPACE) with Security Clearance
Duties
* Provide satellite operations and ground station support in the areas of satellite command and control, network performance monitoring and configuration, telemetry monitoring and collection, alarms monitoring, first level troubleshooting, and mission planning/scheduling.
* Supports and works with engineer professionals to ensure all design, processes, material, or operations considerations have been addressed. Administers comprehensive satellite operations and ground station control procedures and systems.
* Provide government oversight to work performed by contractor personnel during assigned shift. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet  
* Position may require an appropriate security clearance
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued
* Position is designated critical-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Top Secret or "Q" level information. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
* Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
* May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
* This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-08 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include performing satellite command and control operations and ground station support. Monitoring satellite telemetry and system performance. Extracting and compiling data from various automated systems. OR

EDUCATION:

Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that it is directly related to the work of the position.

NOTE:

You must submit copies of your transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of specialized experience. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

Combination of successfully completed qualifying education and specialized experience that when combined equal 100% of the qualification requirements.

NOTE:

You must submit copies of your transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of specialized experience. KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. General and practical knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, principles, practices, and techniques; practical knowledge of a wide range of satellite command and control systems, computer operations, and telemetry analysis.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational…