About this role

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series) or a General Physical Scientist (1301-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801 and 1301) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist demonstrating experience leading the technical evaluation and transition planning of applied physical science or complex engineering systems. This experience must include applying scientific or engineering principles to accomplish at least TWO of the following: 1) Assessing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for RDT&E projects.

2) Overseeing the design or execution of rigorous testing and evaluation parameters to validate prototype performance. 3) Mitigating technical risks in emerging physical systems. 4) Securing funding or transition pathways to bridge laboratory technologies to formal Programs of Record. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX General Physical Science Series, 1301 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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