Summary
You will serve as a Branch Head for Code 3424 in the Imaging & Electronic Warfare Systems Division of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15 and the ND-4 encompasses GS-12 and GS-13.
Duties
You will perform the administrative and technical management for all branch personnel, programs, and resources. You will serve as a key member of the career management team.
You will manage and lead a diverse group of engineers and scientists as their first line supervisor. You will report directly to the Code 342 Division Head.
You will coordinate with the Technical Program Manager (TPM) in accordance with the program’s schedule and budget; identifying risks, and staffing personnel.
You will be responsible for effective utilization, direction, and supervision of all branch personnel and administration of all branch programs and task assignments.
You will be responsible for Personnel management including, but not limited to : staff assignments, discipline, training, employee professional and technical development, general administration, awards, and promotions.
You will set objectives, evaluate employee work, resolve problems, and mentor staff. Establish goals within project scopes. Analyze costs, forecast budgets, and plan future requirements, including equipment, facilities, and manpower.
You will fully handle hiring, from planning workforce and skill requirements to active recruitment. You will also participate completely in the onboarding process to ensure the successful transition of all new employees into the workforce.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess 08XX Series: Successful completion of a degree in 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. OR A combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying 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. 1550 Series: A bachelor's degree in computer science OR A bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY DEVELOPING OTHERS ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES ORAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.