SUPERVISORY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

About this role

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), an Oceanography Scientist (1360-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, 1360 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 THE ND-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-04 (GS-12/13 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; experience leading personnel and the resourcing and execution of research and development projects, systems development efforts, and technology implementation for Robotic Autonomous Undersea Systems portfolio involving rapid prototyping of new experimental payloads, the integration of new technologies into robotic and automous systems payloads and direct mission based operational support.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ND-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS-09/11 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; supporting projects, conducting system development, research and development and leading small teams related to Robotic Autonomous Undersea Systems portfolio involving rapid prototyping of new experimental payloads, the integration of new technologies into robotic and autonomous systems payloads and direct mission based operational support.

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=List-by-Occupational-Series General Engineering Series, 0801 Oceanography Series, 1360 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).