USAJOBS · 3 hours ago
INTERDISCIPLINARY CIVIL ENGINEER/MECHANICAL ENGINEER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Dahlgren, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$63K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expThe Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) is seeking an Interdisciplinary Civil Engineer/Mechanical Engineer to perform professional engineering/scientific work for targeting and effects assessment analysis involving structures, infrastructures, and mechanical devices. The role involves developing analytical skills and providing qualitative and quantitative estimations of effectiveness for various engineering activities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs professional engineering/scientific work for targeting and effects assessment analysis involving structures, infrastructures, and their environmental systems; investigation and evaluation of the earth's physical, natural, and man-made features; and transportation, utilities, building and/or construction industries
Assignments are combined with training in order to establish qualitative and quantitative analytical skills/techniques used to resolve issues associated with a range of civil engineering activities. Develops knowledge and expertise in representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world
With assistance as necessary, identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities of civil engineering networks and systems, prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options. Prepares timely, relevant, and technically accurate deliverables
Presents and defends project plans, objectives, and findings internally and externally with some oversight. Stays abreast of community/academic advancements. Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/enhance operational utility. Provides requirements, develops, and assesses the capability and performance of existing and/or improved analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools
Performs professional engineering/scientific work involving mechanical devices/systems and their equipment and/or components; and concerning the principles of motion, energy, force, and material properties in a developmental capacity. With minimal guidance, either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, develops representations, constructs mathematical models, and performs targeting and effects assessment analysis of components, nodes, networks and systems of interest using engineering principles and established methodologies and models
This will be in support of routine to moderately complex operational problems within the assigned area, and the analysis is oftentimes based on structured and unstructured data sources that can be conflicting or incomplete. In a clear and timely manner, prepares and/or presents supporting documentation to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, presentations, and/or other related documents in order to communicate and defend analytical approaches and findings
Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and professional developments to stay current in the field and for application to work assignments. With limited oversight from senior personnel, supports the improvement of existing or development of new analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools to improve analytical products through needs identification, requirement documentation, capability evaluation, and feedback generation
Collaborates across disciplines and organizational boundaries to achieve and/or enhance organizational effectiveness. Coordinates with science, engineering, and intelligence professionals engaged in related activities for exchange of ideas and information, including coordination on data, methods, and analysis. Ensures security and other programmatic requirements are met. Works with supervisor to develop deadlines, projects, and other work assignments
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service
A security clearance may be required
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Position may be subject to polygraph testing
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for all Professional Engineering Positions, 0800
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems
EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
OR - Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement
OR - COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position
COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Management, Teamwork and Leadership
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs and other organizations
Preferred
Possess a background in civil or mechanical engineering, operations research, transportation, or military logistics analysis
Ability to understand and analyze transportation networks and nodes
Ability to apply modeling and analysis tools
Ability to cope with and address poor and incomplete data
Ability to deliver accurate, quantitative, technically rigorous solutions to the warfighter, often on short timelines
Benefits
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.
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