Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0801-13, General Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF ACQ SUPT and SYS ENG POLICY and PROCESSES -CG-924 CG-SID-9 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Duties

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You will serve as a/an General Engineer and be responsible for developing and implementing systems engineering policies and processes for Coast Guard acquisition programs and provide systems engineering advice to these programs and Program Managers in the implementation of systems engineering within the programs.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Applying knowledge of systems engineering practices and principles in analyzing, developing, coordinating and applying Systems Engineering processes to all aspects of major and non-major systems acquisition.
• Providing advice and guidance to major acquisition program personnel concerning design reviews, test readiness reviews, configuration audits and other engineering related programmatic review/audits.
• Providing oversight of Coast Guard programs' systems engineering implementation.
• Recommending revisions and alternative approaches to better achieve required cost, schedule and performance goals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. This position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.Specialized experience may include the following:

• Serves as the primary point of contact with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the investment review process.
• Provides technical expertise in the formulation of systems engineering policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance in translating performance requirements into design criteria and testing activities to ensure performance requirements are satisfied.
• Recommends revisions and alternative approaches to better achieve required cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Consults and advises management on operational and systems engineering planning issues.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

Education

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.