Scientific and Engineering Professionals - US Army

The U.S. Army CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center seeks qualified professionals with a bachelor or advanced degrees who are willing to accept the reward of challenging scientific and engineering positions. The Directorate of CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center is located at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan and at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan.

Interested candidates with a Bachelor or higher degree in Autonomy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, General Engineering, General Physical Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematical Statistician, Mathematics, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Operations Research, Robotics, Physics, Safety Engineering Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, Welding Engineering, and other related Engineering and Science fields should forward their application material to usarmy.detroit.rdecom.mbx.tardec-resumes@mail.mil. Applicants should state their name, degree level, and degree major in the subject line of the email as well as attach their resume (please ensure a detailed description of duties accomplished is stated in your work experience & the start and end dates of employment are in the MM/DD/YYYY format), official transcripts statement from the institutions registrar, dean or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation which confirms completion of requirement for the required degree and unofficial transcripts and if a veteran, a copy of the DD-214. Redact Social Security Numbers from all documentation. If you are eligible for 10-point veterans’ preference, attach an SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference) plus proof required by that form, i.e. letter from the VA stating percentage of disability. Applicant should also state in the body of the email the geographic locations for which applying. Applications will be kept on file for 90 days. All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Army and will not be returned once submitted.

These positions are being filled utilizing the Direct Hire Authority that may appoint qualified candidates possessing a bachelor or an advanced degree to professional scientific and engineering positions within the CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center. This notice may be used to fill anticipated permanent or modified term vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule at various locations. Modified term appointments are not to exceed (NTE) 5 years, but maybe extended an additional year without further announcement. A modified term appointment may be noncompetitively converted to a career appointment.

Scientific and Engineering Professionals with Bachelor or Advanced Degrees

This notice may be used to fill anticipated permanent or modified term vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule at various locations. Modified term appointments are not to exceed (NTE) 5 years, but maybe extended an additional year without further announcement. A modified term appointment may be noncompetitively converted to a career appointment.

Qualified candidates must meet the minimum standards for the position as defined in OPM’s operating manual, “Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,” http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp or the laboratory’s demonstration project qualification standards specific to the position to be filled; possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field of scientific or engineering study directly related to the position for which applying; and meet any selective placement factor identified for the position to be filled. Salary is set commensurate with selectee’s background, experience, and other considerations.

The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) of 1990, P.L. 101-510, Title XII, imposed qualification requirements for certain acquisition positions. DAWIA was enacted to improve the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce by establishing minimum qualification standards for each acquisition stall. The Department of Defense implemented DAWIA by establishing a certification process. Each Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) career field requires specific education, training, and experience as well as defines the certification process for each career field. Candidates must be able to meet mandatory education, training, and experience requirements of the level of the position to which they are appointed within two years of their assignment. These requirements are in addition to the qualification requirements established by OPM. Certification levels are determined by the level of responsibility of the job, and whether the job requires basic, intermediate, or advanced experience and training. More information regarding the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) can be found at http://asc.army.mil/web/.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Most positions are covered under DAWIA and require additional education, training, and experience. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field Information in your resume.
Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, individuals selected for CAPs must also be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of selection or meet the requirements or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position. The selectee must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position. If you are an Acquisition Corps member or meet the requirements, please indicate your membership or that you meet the requirements in your resume.
Candidates not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements for positions coded for acquisition.
Employees must maintain current certifications.
This position may be a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450), prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.
For supervisory positions, a 1-year supervisory probationary period is required.
A 2-year probationary period is required for permanent positions. A 1-year trial period is required for Modified Term positions.
This position may require initial and periodic medical monitoring due to work and exposure in the different laboratories.
This position may require driving a vehicle to include a GSA, forklift, operation of an overhead crane, and/or military tracked and wheeled vehicles and prototypes. This will require obtaining and maintaining a military driver’s license and in some instances, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A physical will be required and if required to possess a CDL, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required.
This position may be eligible to be converted to permanent.
This position may be eligible to be extended an additional year without competition.
The work may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
This position may require obtaining and maintaining a Secret Clearance. A background investigation must be completed. In some positions, Top Secret Clearance is required. If the position requires a Top Secret Clearance, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required.
This is a public announcement and will be used to fill anticipated Permanent, Modified Term or Temporary vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule in various locations in the Qualified candidates must meet the minimum standards for the position as defined in OPM’s operating manual, “Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,” http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp or the laboratory’s demonstration project qualification standards specific to the position to be filled; possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field of scientific or engineering study directly related to the position for which applying; and meet any selective placement factor identified for the position to be filled. Salary is set commensurate with selectee’s background, experience, and other considerations.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Most positions are covered under DAWIA and require additional education, training, and experience. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field Information in your resume.
Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, individuals selected for CAPs must also be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of selection or meet the requirements or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position. The selectee must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position. If you are an Acquisition Corps member or meet the requirements, please indicate your membership or that you meet the requirements in your resume.
Candidates not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements for positions coded for acquisition.
Employees must maintain current certifications.
This position may be a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450), prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.
For supervisory positions, a 1-year supervisory probationary period is required.
A 2-year probationary period is required for permanent positions. A 1-year trial period is required for Modified Term positions. • This position may require initial and periodic medical monitoring due to work and exposure in the different laboratories.
This position may require driving a vehicle to include a GSA, forklift, operation of an overhead crane, and/or military tracked and wheeled vehicles and prototypes. This will require obtaining and maintaining a military driver’s license and in some instances, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A physical will be required and if required to possess a CDL, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required. • This position may be eligible to be converted to permanent. • This position may be eligible to be extended an additional year without competition. • The work may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft. • This position may require obtaining and maintaining a Secret Clearance. A background investigation must be completed. In some positions, Top Secret Clearance is required. If the position requires a Top Secret Clearance, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required. • This is a public announcement and will be used to fill anticipated Permanent, Modified Term or Temporary vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule in various locations in the Qualified candidates must meet the minimum standards for the position as defined in OPM’s operating manual, “Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,” http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp or the laboratory’s demonstration project qualification standards specific to the position to be filled; possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field of scientific or engineering study directly related to the position for which applying; and meet any selective placement factor identified for the position to be filled. Salary is set commensurate with selectee’s background, experience, and other considerations.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Most positions are covered under DAWIA and require additional education, training, and experience. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field Information in your resume.
Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, individuals selected for CAPs must also be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of selection or meet the requirements or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position. The selectee must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position. If you are an Acquisition Corps member or meet the requirements, please indicate your membership or that you meet the requirements in your resume.
Candidates not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements for positions coded for acquisition.
Employees must maintain current certifications.
This position may be a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450), prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.
For supervisory positions, a 1-year supervisory probationary period is required.
A 2-year probationary period is required for permanent positions. A 1-year trial period is required for Modified Term positions.
This position may require initial and periodic medical monitoring due to work and exposure in the different laboratories.
This position may require driving a vehicle to include a GSA, forklift, operation of an overhead crane, and/or military tracked and wheeled vehicles and prototypes. This will require obtaining and maintaining a military driver’s license and in some instances, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A physical will be required and if required to possess a CDL, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required. • This position may be eligible to be converted to permanent.
This position may be eligible to be extended an additional year without competition.
The work may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
This position may require obtaining and maintaining a Secret Clearance. A background investigation must be completed. In some positions, Top Secret Clearance is required. If the position requires a Top Secret Clearance, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required.
This is a public announcement and will be used to fill anticipated Permanent, Modified Term or Temporary vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule in various locations in the Qualified candidates must meet the minimum standards for the position as defined in OPM’s operating manual, “Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,” http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp or the laboratory’s demonstration project qualification standards specific to the position to be filled; possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field of scientific or engineering study directly related to the position for which applying; and meet any selective placement factor identified for the position to be filled. Salary is set commensurate with selectee’s background, experience, and other considerations.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Most positions are covered under DAWIA and require additional education, training, and experience. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field Information in your resume
Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, individuals selected for CAPs must also be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of selection or meet the requirements or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position. The selectee must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position. If you are an Acquisition Corps member or meet the requirements, please indicate your membership or that you meet the requirements in your resume.
Candidates not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements for positions coded for acquisition.
Employees must maintain current certifications.
This position may be a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450), prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.
For supervisory positions, a 1-year supervisory probationary period is required.
A 2-year probationary period is required for permanent positions. A 1-year trial period is required for Modified Term positions.
This position may require initial and periodic medical monitoring due to work and exposure in the different laboratories.
This position may require driving a vehicle to include a GSA, forklift, operation of an overhead crane, and/or military tracked and wheeled vehicles and prototypes. This will require obtaining and maintaining a military driver’s license and in some instances, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A physical will be required and if required to possess a CDL, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required.
This position may be eligible to be converted to permanent.
This position may be eligible to be extended an additional year without competition.
The work may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
This position may require obtaining and maintaining a Secret Clearance. A background investigation must be completed. In some positions, Top Secret Clearance is required. If the position requires a Top Secret Clearance, a pre-employment and annual drug test will be required. • This is a public announcement and will be used to fill anticipated Permanent, Modified Term or Temporary vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule in various locations in the US Army GVSC as vacancies occur during the open period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.