Engineering Technician GS-0802-12

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

POSITION: Engineering Technician GS-0802-12

ANNOUNCEMENT: ATEC-DPG-64660

FULLTIME/PERMENANT

OPENING DATES: 10/29/2024 – 11/12/2024

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens

SALARY: $86,962 – $113,047

(Salary displayed includes pay from A GS-12 step 1 to a GS-12 Step 10)

WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.

PLACE OF WORK:

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for an Engineering Technician for the Test Management Branch in the Special Programs Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway’s beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm.

The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as test control officer in the conduct of any of the major areas of testing and training projects, (i.e., chemical, biological, energetic, munitions, testbed design, unmanned air systems (UAS) and special access programs with responsibility for the direction of all testing/training activities in assigned areas to include safety of personnel, logistics and coordination test setup, execution and retrograde, data collection and responsibility of equipment and resources. Such projects are being made under actual or simulated conditions for the purpose of evaluation, standardization, and determination of developmental and operational data for further evaluation and development involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) technologies. Provides technical support, subject matter expertise, and is responsible for the allocation and management of resources required to successfully test execution of assigned test and train projects.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: In order to be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience: 1. Working in field testing and/or training environments involving chemical, biological, explosive, UAV or warfare defense operations. 2. Effectively manage a team demonstration excellent communication and leadership skills. 3. Previous experience in conducting detailed logistics and coordination of personnel, equipment, and test resource. 4. Assist in test and training programmatic and documentation processes, (i.e., risk assessments, briefings, environmental requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Developmental and Operational Field Test and Training Experience

Communication and Leadership Experience

Logistics and Coordination Experience

Assist in programmatic and documentation

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Up to 10% business travel may be required.

This position requires a pre-employment.

This position requires a valid state driver’s license.

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.

Questions? Email: Rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please upload your resume to the following link: https://atec.yello.co/jobs/G_7VvzMkfO0a_GZX4lxwFA?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,962.00 – $113,047.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus
Work Location: In person