Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Technical expert in the highly complex Electronic Security Center (ESC)/Electronic Security Systems Mandatory Center of Expertise (ESS-MCX) for USACE, located at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville
Duties
Provide expertise to field operating Divisions/Districts/Agencies in resolution of operational and technical problems before and after Electronic Security Systems (ESS) acceptance.
Resolve Electronic Security Systems (ESS) technical and fielding issues for hardware/software in the design, installation, and operations phases of deployment.
Conduct special studies of state-of-the-art Electronic Security Systems (ESS application and special problems, which arise during design, construction, testing, and operation.
Verify all design analyses and calculations prior to start of Division/District detail design activities.
Review and evaluate all proposed individual project changes for overall impacts and potential precedent setting actions.
Prepare designs for application of unique equipment or systems for complex and highly sophisticated state-of-the-art instrumentation systems.
Resolve unique one-of-a-kind problems requiring new techniques and state-of-the-art design considerations.
Review contractor's ESS proposals, including hardware, software, sensors, communications, and test/checkout procedures.
Review contractor's submittals/shop drawings for accuracy, adequacy, and conformance with contract drawings and specifications, and contractor's test plans and procedures.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.