Supervisory Electronics Engineer

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Observations (OBS), Surface and Upper Air Division (SUAD), Logistics Management Branch (LMB), National Reconditioning Center (NRC), with 1 vacancy in Grandview, MO. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-27-13100070-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Supervisory Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties: As the Chief of the National Reconditioning Center (NRC), manage a team responsible for the repair and testing of the complex electronic equipment of all National Weather Service (NWS) programs, such as radars, computers, and remote sensing systems. Coordinate technical activities for the effective integration of all technical elements into a cohesive national Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and NEXRAD integrated logistics program (ILP) for the NWS and for agencies serviced as NWS Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA). Provide coordination with technical activities, PICA requirements, and with the design, development, procurement, production, storage, distribution, maintenance, utilization and categorization of spare parts and equipment to be supported by the Office of Observations (OBS). Manage, control, and continuously operate automated software programs in direct support of ASOS and NEXRAD. Analyze, develop, and use engineering models and systems to optimize ASOS and NEXRAD logistics through the development of a logistics life-cycle plan. Provide inspections and analyses of newly repaired equipment and systems. Guide and monitor the National Logistics Support Center (NLSC) in the management and operation of a diverse range of ASOS and NEXRAD items, stocked and distributed by NLSC, used to resolve engineering, quality assurance, and other issues. Provide strategic planning support to senior management to assist in setting agency and the Surface and Upper Air Division's (SUAD) goals. Direct and develop plans for NRC program teams or other groups in accomplishing and producing projects and studies. Provide recommendations, advice and support to the SUAD Director on the composite impact of common and cross-cutting program issues, and requirements, NWS integrated work team activities, and solutions and proposals for supporting and improving NWS observations programs and projects. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Represent the organization in reaching compromises and agreements. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative Level II (COR), and is responsible for the review of contracts and contracting actions to manage and ensure effective and efficient operations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The incumbent is required to have or obtain within two- year and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Level II. Must be able to obtain a FAC-COR Level II Certification within two years of assignment and maintain qualifications after that.

Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently). Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.