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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for a Chief Engineer for SLD 30 Launch and Test Range Systems (NH-0855-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:

Come serve as the Chief Engineer of Launch and Test Range Systems at Space Launch Delta 30! Nestled on the beautiful California Central Coast, you will join a team of professionals responsible for a range and spaceport with an increasing launch cadence and important role in the test and evaluation of weapon systems that are key to our Nation's security and defense.

Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate would be a leader with excellent communication and critical thinking skills that understands multiple engineering disciplines and can lead a team of engineers and technical staff on complex multi-phase efforts. Experience with DoD test ranges and associated instrumentation systems is desired. The ability to lead and supervise personnel is a must. Candidate must have initiative, foresight and the ability to work with minimal guidance. There will also be an expectation to develop and maintain capability roadmaps and be able to smartly set requirements to sustain and improve the range.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of multidisciplinary professional engineering to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to new applications, experimental theories, and other areas of responsibility.

2. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

5. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.

6. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
• An engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in (electronics engineering) or a closely related field is highly desired.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• PCS/Relocation funding is available.
• May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

Qualifications

The 0855 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Address

USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

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Next steps

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