Clarification from the agency

This is an internal Department of Defense vacancy announcement. The area of consideration is limited to civilians currently assigned within the Department of Defense or those required by law.

1. Perform dimensional inspection of First Article, Conformance Verification Program and engineering requested parts/assemblies using various measurement equipment and software i.e. (Calypso, Verisurf, Cam 2 Measure 10, V-tube and Measure-mind) including coordinate measuring machines (CMM's), FARO arms, laser scanners and laser trackers.
2. Review and is responsible for management, control and testing of First Articles on structural, mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies.
3. Develop written inputs acceptable for inclusion in contractual documents.
4. Provide specialized technical assistance for reverse engineering where dimensional measurement interpretations are required for the
   development application of technical data used for the manufacture, overhaul and repair of aerospace components and accessories.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver’s license.
• Position requires incumbent to have extensive knowledge of science or engineering and technical management principles as demonstrated by experience and or professional degree.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking, standing, bending, carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a typical office setting, requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• For more information on AcqDemo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 0802, Engineering Technical Series. 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.

NJ-4 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as technical work in: drafting, surveying construction, estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents with substantial developmental, test or design responsibilities such as planning and estimating analyzed designs for production purposes and instrument making or model making performing design or development work on devices fabricated. 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. Extensive knowledge of dimensional measurement technology, equipment, techniques and software. Knowledge of common gauges
   and measurement instruments; variable, attribute and transfer gages, measurement scales and how to apply each of these. Ability to
   perform dimensional inspections of complex parts using Ziess CMM's, FARO arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, OGP Smart Scope,
   including detailed understanding of associated software. Capability to expand laser tracker volumetric area by using leap-frogging
   capabilities with FARO arms. Maintain detailed knowledge of 3D CADD modeling practices and software while assisting other
   individuals and groups in use of CADD. Especially proper use of Import/Export of STEP and IGES data files. Skilled in creating 3-D models of aircraft mechanical and structural parts and assemblies, and how to use models to perform model based inspections.
2. General and practical knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, principles, practices and techniques; familiarity with
   engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, NDI, etc.). Ability to organize and execute complex projects meeting
   performance/cost/schedule requirements. Ability to research, analyze interpret and apply rules regulations and procedures in a variety
   of situations and recommend timely an economical solutions.
3. Math: Can solve basic shop math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of fractions and decimals, squares and
   square roots. Use methods such as truncation and rounding to obtain significant digits for positive and negative numbers. Can solve or
   simplify first-degree and single-variable equations. Can calculate general parameters such as area, circumference, perimeter and
   volume for basic geometric shapes. Calculate complementary and supplementary angles. Can compute angles and lengths using
   trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, tangent and the Pythagorean Theorem.
4. Extensive Professional knowledge of blueprints, drawings, 3D Models and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
   Specifications ranging from the 1950's too current. Must be able to define and interpret various sections of technical drawings,
   drawing views and details for product specifications or other controlling documents. Define and use various terms and symbols from
   the ASME Y14.5 Standard. Calculate position and bonus tolerance from various drawings. Determine part alignment and setup using
   the datum structure and air craft coordinates.
5. Skilled in project management techniques, principles and practices. Ability to understand, follow and implement guidance and
   exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

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