ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties * Serve as the technical advisor to the Joint Readiness Training Center that provides guidance on project management. * Advise in the planning of new range facilities by outlining guidelines such as tasks, target systems and safety restraints imposed by weapons systems and terrain. * Provide technical review of range drawings and specifications to ensure designs are prepared in accordance with project and customer requirements and designed in compliance with established criteria published in the design manuals. * Coordinate with designers building new ranges and facilities to update existing facilities and installing or replacing target system equipment. * Serve as Project Manager responsible for the overall management in the development of projects and intermediate products to support the program. * Negotiate all District functions (i.e. planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.) in support of assigned projects into comprehensive management plans (OMP). * Responsible for implementing automation initiatives that support enhancements in training support, live fire control, cost efficiency for increased productivity. * Develop surveillance techniques for inspecting contract operations to determine efficiency and effectiveness. * Provide Technical Support by coordinating with Range Officer, Director of Engineers and various Command Groups for the development of projects. * Inspect inadequate building and/or utility systems to identify repairs in order to be in compliance with applicable codes. * Create progress reports that detail the status of project preparation and/or construction progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * TDY is required up to 10% of the time. * Mission Essential: This position has been designated as Mission Essential. Mission Essential positions are those that are needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of an activity, as defined in DODI 3020.42. * In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, Mission Essential employees are required to report to work and/or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. * Administrative dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to Mission Essential personnel unless the supervisor instructs otherwise. * Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes reviewing design manuals to assist in creating updates for range design, construction, and/or operation, recommending concepts for new projects in order to meet the organizations requirements for new developments, managing assigned projects by overseeing the coordination, and/or execution of plans, OR implementing guidance and/or policy to advise on the development of projects or products in support of the program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). If you are a current, Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements . As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: * Your resume may be submitted in any