Electronics Engineer (Public Notice Flyer)
Duties Help Duties Summary The US Secret Service, Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division, is responsible for providing a technically secure environment for the President at the White House, Vice Presidential Residence, and such places that the President and Vice President may be temporarily located and providing technical security for other protectees during travel and at their residences, as directed or requested.
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Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division is looking for talented individuals to provide overall planning, coordination, management, execution and control for electronics engineering Research and Development (R&D) program areas in support of the US Secret Service's dual missions of investigation and protection.
The incumbent will use their knowledge of and mastery in applying a comprehensive range of electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods sufficient to perform and advise on one or more of the following activities:
Researches, develops, tests and evaluates Radio Frequency (RF) active and passive equipment for various operational requirements; Researches, tests and evaluates x-ray, metal detection and other systems for the latest technological advances in concealed weapon and object detection; Researches and evaluates existing and emerging laser, night vision, infrared, thermal and electro-optics technologies in support of operational requirements; Researches, maintains and develops enhancements for radar systems; Researches and develops new technologies to enhance capabilities in areas including tagging, tracking, surveillance and lawful wiretaps; Researches and develops systems for technical surveillance countermeasures; Researches and develops building access control and area intrusion detection technologies and products; Monitors developments in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAS countermeasures and biometric technologies; Provide overall program and project planning, coordination, management, and quality assurance for interrelated technical areas; Serve as a senior scientist on specialized projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in developing, formulating, planning, managing, directing and executing operational programs, thus promoting best practices and enhancing the agency's investigative and protective missions; Participate in interagency ad-hoc working groups; Serve as an expert and advisor on acquisition management and implementation (eg pre-solicitation documentation, source selection); serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in managing awarded contracts; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assure that mission requirements and performance metrics are met, utilizing best practices and applicable scientific methods to ensure real time data/information throughout the contract/program life cycle; Prepare and provide briefings for USSS leadership and other stakeholders; Support fixed-site and temporary-site operations; Prepare operational and maintenance specifications and guides for end-users; provide training and technical briefings to end-users regarding the use, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Travel Required 50% or less - Frequent domestic travel is required; and foreign travel on a limited basis.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 0855 Electronics Engineering Similar jobs Information Research Scientists Scientists, Information Research Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US citizenship is required.
Security Clearance:
Top Secret (Tier 5) security clearance.
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Must successfully complete a polygraph examination Pass a drug test (urinalysis) Shift work may be required Must be able to work holidays, evenings, weekends and during inclement weather and government shutdowns as required to support operations Will be subject to on-call and irregular work hours Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Obtaining Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification maybe required after hired.
Qualifications You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).
Specialized experience is defined as:
GS-12:
To qualify for the GS-12 (starting salary $86,335) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as contributing to team-based electronics engineering projects; developing Statements of Work (SOW) and solicitation packages, evaluating proposals and providing technical oversight during contract performance; assisting in the resolution of engineering or scientific issues relative to ongoing studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems; and representing an agency in interagency meetings, workshops, national and international conferences and meetings with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies.
GS-13:
To qualify for the GS-13 (starting salary $102,663) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as participating in and monitoring specialized countermeasure research and/or developments; managing projects and programs; serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) preparing Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, cost estimates, and other contracting documents; planning and conducting equipment/system evaluations; developing technical standards; program planning and coordination; serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USSS management and other government agencies or contractor personnel with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies; coordinating with other government agencies, industry and academia with regards to protective technologies; and preparing and presenting technical program and narrative information related to the following areas; active and passive radio frequency systems, detection systems, electro-optic technologies, system engineering, system integration, etc.
GS-14:
To qualify for the GS-14 (starting salary $121,316) you must have a least one year of specialized performing duties such as leading and monitoring specialized countermeasure research and/or developments; concurrently managing multiple projects and programs; serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) preparing Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, cost estimates, and other contracting documents; planning and conducting equipment/system evaluations; developing technical standards; program planning and coordination; serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USSS management and other government agencies or contractor personnel with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies; coordinating with other government agencies, industry and academia with regards to protective technologies; and preparing and presenting technical program and narrative information related to the following areas; active and passive radio frequency systems, detection systems, electro-optic technologies, system engineering, system integration, etc.
AND Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) is defined as:
Electronics Engineering Series 0855 (opm.
gov) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
Information about ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience as described above for this position.
In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (ie, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education Please see the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) referenced in the Qualification section.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For more information on the Secret Service click here.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division is looking for talented individuals to provide overall planning, coordination, management, execution and control for electronics engineering Research and Development (R&D) program areas in support of the US Secret Service's dual missions of investigation and protection.
The incumbent will use their knowledge of and mastery in applying a comprehensive range of electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods sufficient to perform and advise on one or more of the following activities:
Researches, develops, tests and evaluates Radio Frequency (RF) active and passive equipment for various operational requirements; Researches, tests and evaluates x-ray, metal detection and other systems for the latest technological advances in concealed weapon and object detection; Researches and evaluates existing and emerging laser, night vision, infrared, thermal and electro-optics technologies in support of operational requirements; Researches, maintains and develops enhancements for radar systems; Researches and develops new technologies to enhance capabilities in areas including tagging, tracking, surveillance and lawful wiretaps; Researches and develops systems for technical surveillance countermeasures; Researches and develops building access control and area intrusion detection technologies and products; Monitors developments in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAS countermeasures and biometric technologies; Provide overall program and project planning, coordination, management, and quality assurance for interrelated technical areas; Serve as a senior scientist on specialized projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in developing, formulating, planning, managing, directing and executing operational programs, thus promoting best practices and enhancing the agency's investigative and protective missions; Participate in interagency ad-hoc working groups; Serve as an expert and advisor on acquisition management and implementation (eg pre-solicitation documentation, source selection); serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in managing awarded contracts; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assure that mission requirements and performance metrics are met, utilizing best practices and applicable scientific methods to ensure real time data/information throughout the contract/program life cycle; Prepare and provide briefings for USSS leadership and other stakeholders; Support fixed-site and temporary-site operations; Prepare operational and maintenance specifications and guides for end-users; provide training and technical briefings to end-users regarding the use, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Travel Required 50% or less - Frequent domestic travel is required; and foreign travel on a limited basis.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 0855 Electronics Engineering Similar jobs Information Research Scientists Scientists, Information Research Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US citizenship is required.
Security Clearance:
Top Secret (Tier 5) security clearance.
For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
Must successfully complete a polygraph examination Pass a drug test (urinalysis) Shift work may be required Must be able to work holidays, evenings, weekends and during inclement weather and government shutdowns as required to support operations Will be subject to on-call and irregular work hours Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Obtaining Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification maybe required after hired.
Qualifications You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).
Specialized experience is defined as:
GS-12:
To qualify for the GS-12 (starting salary $86,335) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as contributing to team-based electronics engineering projects; developing Statements of Work (SOW) and solicitation packages, evaluating proposals and providing technical oversight during contract performance; assisting in the resolution of engineering or scientific issues relative to ongoing studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems; and representing an agency in interagency meetings, workshops, national and international conferences and meetings with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies.
GS-13:
To qualify for the GS-13 (starting salary $102,663) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as participating in and monitoring specialized countermeasure research and/or developments; managing projects and programs; serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) preparing Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, cost estimates, and other contracting documents; planning and conducting equipment/system evaluations; developing technical standards; program planning and coordination; serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USSS management and other government agencies or contractor personnel with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies; coordinating with other government agencies, industry and academia with regards to protective technologies; and preparing and presenting technical program and narrative information related to the following areas; active and passive radio frequency systems, detection systems, electro-optic technologies, system engineering, system integration, etc.
GS-14:
To qualify for the GS-14 (starting salary $121,316) you must have a least one year of specialized performing duties such as leading and monitoring specialized countermeasure research and/or developments; concurrently managing multiple projects and programs; serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) preparing Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, cost estimates, and other contracting documents; planning and conducting equipment/system evaluations; developing technical standards; program planning and coordination; serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USSS management and other government agencies or contractor personnel with respect to existing technologies and the feasibility of new advances in countermeasure technologies; coordinating with other government agencies, industry and academia with regards to protective technologies; and preparing and presenting technical program and narrative information related to the following areas; active and passive radio frequency systems, detection systems, electro-optic technologies, system engineering, system integration, etc.
AND Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) is defined as:
Electronics Engineering Series 0855 (opm.
gov) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
Information about ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience as described above for this position.
In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (ie, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education Please see the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) referenced in the Qualification section.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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