About this role

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the mandatory education and specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience working on mechanical, electrical, software, or multidisciplinary engineering programs or research projects.

Experience communicating technical project information in a structured manner on a semi-regular basis or as required by specific project needs. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience planning and working on mechanical, electrical, software, or multidisciplinary engineering programs or research projects related to robotics, vehicles, vehicle automation, or safety.

Experience in coordinating a technical project with other team members. Experience communicating technical information through briefings, reports, or other structured means on a regular basis or as required by specific project needs. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience planning and leading mechanical, electrical, software, or multidisciplinary engineering programs or research projects related to robotics, vehicles, vehicle automation, or safety.

Experience independently leading technical projects and communicating directly with organizational leadership for specific engineering or research project needs. Experience identifying, analyzing, and presenting and implementing strategic options, such as product design or regulatory approach alternatives. 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: Technical Knowledge: Knowledge in any of the following areas: vehicle automation, vehicle safety, systems engineering, robotics, software development, safety management methods and systems, hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety validation methodologies, experimental research methodologies, and related fields.

Communication: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, so that the expression is logical, clear, and convincing. Leading Technical Projects: Ability to lead a technical project or initiate and develop a technical program. Technical Decision Support: Ability to apply technical skills to lead projects requiring complex solutions stemming from either a multidisciplinary scope, an obscure technical subject matter, or consideration and management of multiple differing stakeholder interests.

For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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