DAHLGREN, VA Naval Sea Systems Command

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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as a Long Range Fires (LRF) Safety Engineer/Scientist in the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department, Platform Systems Integration Safety Branch (Code B73) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. You will support a distributed System of Systems (SoS) safety program in support of Long Range Fires (LRF) capability development. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers performing hazard analysis and safety risk assessment at the SoS level and integrated weapons control system level and collaborate/coordinate with stakeholders of constituent programs. You will perform systems safety engineering on Naval platforms, combat systems, weapon systems and support elements in accordance with required standards, instructions, guidance and policy. You will lead and perform the planning, development, and generation of systems safety engineering plans, analysis, risk assessments and other documentation required for the proper communication, execution, and tracking of system safety programs. You will participate in executing system safety engineering across the LRF SoS lifecycle, including research and development, integration, verification and validation, and operations. You will participate in technical reviews of safety program artifacts and provide technical recommendations to a team of scientists, engineers, and other system safety professionals. You will apply systems safety engineering to conduct, oversee, and direct hazard analysis of the LRF program in accordance with all applicable standards. You will coordinate analysis results and follow-on actions across the LRF and constituent programs. You will plan, prepare and coordinate systems safety related research proposals and other documentation required for the proper communication of research related ideas and the results of research. You will assist the Program Lead in monitoring the technical health of the respective system safety program, applying risk management concepts and best practices to identify technical risks. You will utilize Combat System/Combat System Element safety and/or system engineering experience to ensure and maintain collaboration between a diverse group of LRF program sponsors and engineering activities. You will provide well thought out advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on technical aspects of systems or concept development. You will work with a team of diverse scientists and engineers, including military, civilian, and contractor representatives. You will participate as an active team member in meetings, testing events, project tasks, and other requirements as assigned. You will participate in and provide system safety engineering guidance to support various Safety Review Boards. You will effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing with peers, sponsor organizations, key stakeholders, higher-level management, and industry on behalf of yourself, team, organization, and the U.S. Navy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Physicist (1310-series), a Chemist (1320-series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 1310, 1320, 1515, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. TO QUALIFY FOR ND-4: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-3 pay band (GS-9 through GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist applying safety engineering principles to correct deficiencies or improve the performance of systems, processes, or operations. TO QUALIFY FOR ND-3: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-2 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist applying basic safety engineering principles to identify and assist in the mitigation of hazardous conditions. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX Physics Series, 1310 Chemistry Series, 1320 Operations Research Series, 1515 Mathematics Series, 1520 Computer Science Series, 1550 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Professional Engineering Series (08XX) – Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses 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; OR Professional Engineering Series (08XX) – Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.); OR 1310-Physics Series: A degree in physics; or a related degree that includes at least 24 semester hours in physics; or, a combination of education and experience demonstrated by coursework that is equivalent to a major in physics (at least 24 semester hours), plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR 1320-Chemistry Series: A degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics; or a combination of education and experience demonstrated by coursework that is equivalent to a major in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering, that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR 1515-Operations Research Series: A degree in operations research; or a related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses. At least 3 of these 24 semester hours must have been in calculus; OR 1520-Mathematics Series: A degree in mathematics; or a combination of education and experience – courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), plus appropriate experience or additional education. The total coursework described above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite; OR 1550-Computer Science Series: A degree in computer science; or a degree with at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of these 30 semester hours must have been in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. TO QUALIFY FOR ND-3: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: A master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. There are no authorized education substitutions to qualify for this position at the ND-4 grade level. You must include a copy of your college transcripts with your application. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 through GS-11; the ND-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. This announcement uses the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Direct Hire Authority for Bachelor’s Degrees to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

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