Job Description

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment) POSITION: Action Officer (training and policy) GS-0343-11, FPL: 12 ANNOUNCEMENT: ATEC-DPG-02028 FULLTIME/PERMENANT OPENING DATES: 4/17/2023 \xe2\x80\x93 5/1/2023 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens SALARY: $69,107 - $107,680 (Salary displayed includes pay from A GS-11 step 1 to a GS-12 Step 10) This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment) WHAT IS ATEC? ATEC is the Army\xe2\x80\x99s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America\xe2\x80\x99s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. PLACE OF WORK: Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for a Training Specialist/Action Officer in the Plans and Operations Branch, Operations Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway\'s beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. Selection of this position will be made at any level for which advertised. If selected at the GS-11, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next level once all conditions for advancement have been met to include 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, meeting Time-in-grade requirements, and a performance level of fully successful or better. The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/for more information. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Action Officer for the WDTC Training Program with responsibility for overall formulation, planning and administration of the WDTC training program and associated budget. Manages individual, collective and acquisition training programs and establishes and implements training guidance, determines training requirements, processes training requests and obtains course quotas for WDTC and subordinate Divisions and staff. Develops and maintains a training program that satisfies the requirements of Department of Defense Acquisition Certification Program. Serves as the primary operations information management specialist and advisor to the Chief, Operations Division for matters involving Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) and Command Critical Information Requirements (CCIR). Responds to inquiries, taskers, and requests for information from higher and subordinate commands and staff as required. Serves as the Deputy Emergency Management Specialist for the Test Center. Plans, coordinates and oversees WDTC support to the Chemical Mishap Incidence and Response Assistance (CMIRA) and Biological Incident Mishap Response (BMIR) operations. Performs duties in the Ditto Operations Center (DOC) during actual/simulated emergency management exercises. Ensures timely and accurate information flow between the Installation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the DOC. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized Experience for the GS-11: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect 1 year of specialized experience: 1. Coordinating training services and materials to meet organizational needs. 2. Developing local training to address skills gaps. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education substitution: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Education. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. If using education to qualify for this position, you must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect 1 year of specialized experience: 1. Assisting in the administration of a training program in terms of command training goals and coordination of training services and materials. 2. Developing local training to address skills gaps. 3. Evaluating training and certification processes to make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of experience and competency in the following areas: Training Regulations Personnel Development Program Administration Action Officer experience Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/. You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT \xc2\xb7 Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. \xc2\xb7 A one year- probationary period may be required. \xc2\xb7 You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. \xc2\xb7 Direct deposit of pay is required. \xc2\xb7 Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. \xc2\xb7 Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. \xc2\xb7 Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. \xc2\xb7 Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. \xc2\xb7 Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. HOW TO APPLY: If you would like to apply for this position, please upload your resume to the following link: https://atec.yello.co/jobs/0dzm3vctYd1vEM-oCV3uww?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $69,107.00 - $107,680.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance