SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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The primary purpose of this position, SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER NH-0801-04, is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the Systems Engineering Division.

Duties

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Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time General Engineer to work in the Engineering & Technical Management Directorate at Kirtland AFB, NM.

This position is a NH-0801-04 and has a typical 2026 salary range of $127,141 -$194,417.

• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the AFNWC model based system engineering (MBSE)
• Serve as a consultant and expert in MBSE engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or
  sustainment of systems.
• Represent the organization with a variety of Center, installation and functional area organizations.
• Develop and manage the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Nuclear Material Management integrated nuclear enterprise architecture, related to the new DAF Nuclear Systems Center Integrating PEO responsibilities.
• Integrate AFNSC weapon system architecture w/ external nuclear enabled/capable platforms/systems (aircraft, ground systems, maintenance systems, space systems, comms, and other related systems).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• This position may require travel
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been designated as a Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps, be able to obtain membership within six months IAW 10 USC 1733 and 1737.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years.
• Selectee must meet level 3 certification requirements or be able to meet them within 24 months of assignment (with a waiver).
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months

Qualifications

To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional system engineering concepts, principles,
   practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to
   problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of
   marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and
   organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or
   sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions
   on expenditure of funds.
3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and
   policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in
   critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and
   resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally
   and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the
   staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more
   organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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