United Spinal Association Jobs

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will integrate modular computer systems hardware and software to build special purpose computer systems and computer-based control systems. You will design and develop embedded computer systems for use in Systems Engineering labs and student and faculty design projects. You will diagnose and troubleshoot system software/hardware, sensors, peripherals, and communications components. You will instruct midshipmen on techniques of design, construction, and debugging of control systems, electronics, computer hardware and software projects in the areas of research, design projects, and labs. You will maintain complex lab systems such as robotic systems, Radar, SONAR, vision systems, communications systems, embedded computing and environmental testing systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting and analyzing designs, diagrams, and schematics to evaluate feasibility; 2) Troubleshooting hardware and software of laboratory systems such as RADAR, robotics, and environmental systems; AND 3) Applying knowledge of electronics and components such as microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators to design control computers. For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Designing, developing, and integrating computer hardware, peripherals, sensors, controllers, and networks for use in specialized control systems; 2) Maintaining complex lab systems such as robotic systems, radar, sonar, vision systems, communications systems, embedded computing and environmental testing systems; AND 3) Advising and assisting others on the best project design techniques and component selection. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Electronics Technical Series 0856 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.