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Summary
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In this position,you are the contact for the Range Squadron mission control room and test program data support. You will manage test project support estimates, accomplish short/long range project support planning, provide pre/post flight and real-time support testing operations personnel using the mission control room and data production resources.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
08/15/2023 to 09/10/2023
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Salary
$95,905 - $148,255 per year
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Pay scale & grade
NH 3
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
AFTC-12089310-BH-FLYER
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Control number
743164600
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Duties
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- Develops operational procedures, maintains, and manages multiple real time data acquisition, display, and processing ground stations to convert telemetered and recorded aircraft data to intermediate data for display and conversion, and to engineering unit data used in second generation processing and analysis systems.
- Programs various computer systems to acquire, reduce, display, and record telemetered ground and flight data for pre-mission and system checkout according to mission requirements.
- Provides technical direction to other Range Squadron operations personnel, providing information and training on the operation and theory of the multiple real-lime and post-flight processing, telemetry pre-processing, audio, and video communication, encryption, and other data acquisition support systems.
- Identifies and evaluates system malfunctions which cause computer systems to cease functioning properly. Recommends and installs corrections to prevent recurrence. Maintains MCR hardware and software configuration control.
- Develops estimates of costs, schedules, and resources necessary to support customer use of Range Squadron assets, both personnel and equipment.
- Assigns work tasks to the support contractors for operation of MCR equipment and for repair and maintenance of ground stations and other associated equipment.
- The incumbent performs technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and formats.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Situational telework up to 20% possible (must reside in the local area)
- Obtain and maintain Security clearance
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
- 2 years of Information Technology/system administration experience
- Information Assurance (IA) Certification may be a condition of employment, may include information assurance duties as a paramount occupational requirement. Failure to achieve the required IA certification may result in reassignment from position.
- Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of position must attain the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.3.
- This position has been designated as an Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
- This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
- The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and /or emergency overtime.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
- Bachelor?s Degree in Information Technology or related field desired
- Security+ certification desired
- This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official
Qualifications
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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions of Information Technology (IT) Management Series positions located here
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes performing data analysis reviews of computer systems, providing operational status of computer system resources and information systems, identifying computer system malfunctions and installing corrections, programming various computer systems, and providing recommendations to leadership to improve computer system operations.
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions of Information Technology (IT) Management Series positions located here
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes performing data analysis reviews of computer systems, providing operational status of computer system resources and information systems, identifying computer system malfunctions and installing corrections, programming various computer systems, and providing recommendations to leadership to improve computer system operations.
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
- Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of real time and post-flight telemetry systems to include related hardware and software and its application in aircraft test and evaluation.
- Knowledge of computer system operation and programming using high level command and scripting languages, as well as programming languages (e.g., Java, C and C++) and operating systems (e.g., MS Windows, Linux and VMS).
- Knowledge of aircraft instrumentation equipment and its application and usage. In depth understanding of pulse code modulation signal processing theory and application.
Education
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
Additional information
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
- Paid Time-Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
- Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
- Employee assistance Programs
- Health and Wellness resources
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Agency contact information
Air Force Test Center Recruitment
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
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Required Documents
Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Air Force Test Center Recruitment
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time IT Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412Test Wing, 412th Test Engineering Group, 412th Range Squadron, Program Support Flight (412RANS/ENRP) at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, Ca.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-2210-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Agency contact information
Air Force Test Center Recruitment
- Address
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US