General Engineer

Your Talent. Their Success. Powering the mission of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your skills and talents to join our team supporting the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (GS-0801-13) to work at the 15th Test & Evaluation Squadron (TES)- DOFA-A Flight on Nellis AFB, in Las Vegas, NV.

We are looking for an Individual who will apply experience to assist in the assessment of system performance, suitability, and mission effectiveness. Individual will collaborate with experienced analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and government customers while developing practical expertise in test and evaluation, mission analysis, and technical communication. 3 - 5 years of experience Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be available. Advance in Hire Rate and leave accrual may be authorized upon request based on selectee’s eligibility in accordance with agency policy.

Salary Range: $108,719 - $141,337 This position can close at any time.

• Plan, execute, and report on a variety of professional engineering duties associated with administering Test and Evaluation.
• Develop test and mission profiles; create and manage test cards and test schedules.
• Review Test and Evaluation processes and recommend improvements to optimize best practices and implement lessons learned.
• Support and collaborate with test operations personnel and other engineering disciplines during test product development, review, and execution.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to various program stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special-Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
  
  A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
• Education requirements:
  
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• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Incumbent must hold Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification (or be able to obtain) in Test and Evaluation, Practitioner level. Completion of recurring continuing education training is required to maintain certification.

• Mastery of advanced multidisciplinary engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to test and evaluation activities and management advisory services.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, practices, methods, and techniques to provide expert judgment concerning programs/operations; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; and significantly alter standard practices,…