About this role
Job SummaryThe incumbent serves as a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Branch Chief, Vehicle Systems Branch) in working as a first level supervisor who exercises both technical and administrative direction of federal employees on a substantially full-time basis
QualificationsOne year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e., NN-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience is providing engineering expertise on complex programs and/or projects involving significant resource requirements, new technologies, aggressive program goals, and/or high visibility. Examples of Specialized Experience should include at least 3 of the following: Experience overseeing and directing the construction, design and engineering of exceptionally difficult and complex mission critical projects to ensure they meet design requirements and are constructed in accordance with approved designs as well as with Agency requirements. Experience applying expert knowledge of engineering concepts and practices applicable to vehicle manufacturing, communication systems, and OST operational requirements. Experience as Senior Engineering Duty Officer responsible for resolving unprecedented, and/or significant issues with critical mission platforms. Experience ensuring adequate consideration is given to standards and regulatory requirements applicable to safe and sound operation of systems and platforms while planning, developing, and managing assigned projects. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Acquisition Strategy Contracting/Procurement Managing Human Resources Project Management Technical Competence "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will: Provide expert guidance and administration for all design, development, prototyping, and production activities within the Vehicle Systems Branch, overseeing complex, mission-critical projects to ensure compliance with agency standards. Apply engineering and physical science expertise to manage the full project lifecycle-from initiation through closeout-while tracking progress against established cost, schedule, and technical milestones. Manage the execution of more than six major vehicle and trailer platforms supporting critical national security missions, overseeing an annual budget exceeding $100 million. Apply federal contracting, program management, and project management principles to manage facility projects and direct support personnel. Interpret federal contracting regulations to prepare and justify requirements for vehicle platforms and supporting subsystem design, development, prototyping, production, and applicable retrofitting. Provide planning, development, and oversight for integration activities across multiple complex engineering and system development efforts. Align budgets, technical activities, and integration touchpoints with overall organizational goals and initiatives. Coordinate acquisition phases across multiple programs. Provide technical and administrative supervision for complex, multi-mission engineering work. Hire, train, and manage staff, including assigning work, establishing performance standards, evaluating performance, and overseeing professional development, awards, and disciplinary actions to ensure timely, high-quality results.RequirementsSubject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, appointed under the direct-hire authority, you will be given a new appointment. You will be required to serve a mandatory 1 year supervisory probationary period unless you've already met this requirement. You will be required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period unless you meet the exceptions in 5 CFR, part 315.802. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.