Job Announcement - Aerospace Engineer, US Army, Hampton VA

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Vacancy Announcement Number: SCER07346786
Opening Date: October 26, 2007 Closing Date: December 26, 2007
Position: Aerospace Engineer, DB-0861-3
Salary: $75,414 - $98,041 Annual
Place of Work: US ARMY RSCH, DEVELOPMENT & ENG CMD, AMRDEC, AEROFLIGHT DYNAMICS DIR, JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM OFFICE, HAMPTON, VA
Position Status: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Number of Vacancy: 1
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Duties: Is assigned to the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Aeroflight Dynamics Directorate, and serves as a professional engineer in the NASA Langley Configuration Aerodynamics Branch. Is responsible for planning and conducting exploratory research in the area of rotorcraft interactional aerodynamics. The research involves experimental and analytical evaluation of advanced concepts as well as exploratory research of phenomena critical to the understanding of the unique and complex rotorcraft flow environment. Work includes performing independent studies or assignments, and/or participating as a member of a team assigned to complex experimental products. Assignments frequently involve developing concepts for which limited applied research has been previously accomplished.

About the Position: DUTY LOCATION: HAMPTON, VIRGINIA

Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply) All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Reinstatement eligibles. Veterans and preference eligibles under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. (VEOA) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
This position is included in a DoD Civilian Personnel Demonstration Project. The pay band is DB-03, which is equivalent to GS-12 - GS-13. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering. Curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with 1 engineering curriculum accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential/integral calculus & courses (more advanced than 1st-year physics/chemistry) in 5 of 7 areas of engineering science/physics: statics, dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics, hydraulics; thermodynamics; electric fields/circuits; nature/properties of materials; comparable area of engineering science/physics (e.g., optics/heat transfer/soil mechanics/mechanics). OR Combination of Education/Experience - college level education/experience that furnished knowledge of physical/mathematical science underlying professional engineering & understanding (theoretical/practical) of engineering sciences/techniques & applications to a branch of engineering. This must be demonstrated by 1 of the following: Professional Engineer Registration; Written test; Specific Academic Courses - 60 semester hours in physical/mathematical/engineering sciences that included courses acceptable toward meeting requirements as described in above; OR Related Curriculum - Completion of bachelor's degree in engineering technology/professional field provided applicant has 1 year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision. In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to DB-2 or GS-11 level in Federal service, which involved planning/conducting exploratory research in interactional aerodynamics. This experience must have provided: Knowledge as a research engineer in rotorcraft aeromechanics; Ability to serve as a technical expert in experimental research technology for rotorcraft interactional aeromechanics; Skill in evaluating innovative rotorcraft concepts through application of existing/new experimental methods; Skill in interpreting experimental results, correlating results with analysis/identifying areas of improvement to analytical tools; Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams as a specialist in rotorcraft aeromechanic; Skill in preparing clear/concise presentations for management review; Ability to stay abreast of state-of-the-art developments/technology transition opportunities; & Ability to serve as technical focus for experimental rotor design/loads/dynamics. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0800/0800.htm.

GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

Other Information:(Click on Other Information)
To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 16 Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be authorized. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 10 percent.

Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)
Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Resume must be on file in our centralized database. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

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