Supervisory Electronics Engineer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration•Grandview, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Observations, Surface and Upper Air Division, Logistics Management Branch, National Reconditioning Center (NRC), in Grandview, Missouri. The incumbent serves as Chief of the NRC and manages a team responsible for repairing and testing complex electronic equipment used across NWS programs, including radars, computers, and remote sensing systems. The position coordinates technical activities and logistics for the NWS Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and NEXRAD integrated logistics programs. This includes supporting equipment and spare parts throughout their life cycles, managing automated software programs, developing engineering models and logistics plans, and inspecting and analyzing repaired equipment. The incumbent also guides the National Logistics Support Center in managing ASOS and NEXRAD inventory and resolving engineering and quality issues. The role provides strategic planning support to senior management, directs program teams and studies, advises the Surface and Upper Air Division Director on cross-cutting program issues, evaluates program effectiveness, and represents the organization in negotiations and agreements. The incumbent serves as a Level II Contracting Officer’s Representative and reviews contracts and contracting actions. The position requires obtaining and maintaining Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level II and obtaining and maintaining FAC-COR Level II certification within two years of assignment. A moderate-risk security clearance and background investigation are required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the basic education requirements for the 0855 engineering series through an acceptable engineering degree or an eligible combination of education and experience as described in the announcement.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience must include overseeing development or direction of a project or program for testing, integration, or repair of electronic systems that acquire radar data; coordinating logistics for engineering equipment; and providing technical advice or solutions to implement plans or resolve program operational issues.
Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education; official transcripts are required before reporting for duty.
Obtain and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level II within two years.
Obtain FAC-COR Level II certification within two years of assignment and maintain the qualification.
Be suitable for Federal employment following a background investigation and meet moderate-risk security clearance requirements.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage the National Reconditioning Center team responsible for repairing and testing complex electronic equipment used in NWS programs, including radars, computers, and remote sensing systems.
Coordinate technical activities for integration of technical elements into the ASOS and NEXRAD integrated logistics programs.
Coordinate technical activities, Primary Inventory Control Activity requirements, and equipment and spare-parts life-cycle activities, including design, development, procurement, production, storage, distribution, maintenance, utilization, and categorization.
Manage and continuously operate automated software programs supporting ASOS and NEXRAD.
Analyze, develop, and use engineering models and systems to optimize ASOS and NEXRAD logistics through life-cycle planning.
Inspect and analyze newly repaired equipment and systems.
Guide and monitor the National Logistics Support Center's management and operation of ASOS and NEXRAD items and support resolution of engineering, quality assurance, and other issues.
Provide strategic planning support to senior management in setting agency and division goals.
Direct and develop plans for NRC program teams and other groups to complete projects and studies.
Advise and support the Surface and Upper Air Division Director on cross-cutting program issues, requirements, work-team activities, and proposals to support and improve NWS observation 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 a Level II Contracting Officer's Representative and review contracts and contracting actions to support effective and efficient operations.