Supervisory Electronics Engineer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration•Grandview, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with NOAA’s National Weather Service, 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, managing a team responsible for repairing and testing complex electronic equipment used across NWS programs, including radars, computers, and remote sensing systems. The role coordinates technical activities and logistics for ASOS and NEXRAD programs, including equipment and spare-parts planning, acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance, utilization, and categorization. It also manages software programs supporting ASOS and NEXRAD, develops engineering models and life-cycle logistics plans, inspects repaired equipment, and guides the National Logistics Support Center in managing ASOS and NEXRAD inventory and resolving engineering and quality issues. The position provides strategic planning support to senior management, directs program teams and studies, advises the SUAD Director on program issues and solutions, evaluates program operations against goals, and represents the organization in negotiations and agreements. The incumbent serves as a Level II Contracting Officer Representative and reviews contracts and contracting actions. The employee must obtain and maintain FAC-P/PM Level II certification within two years and obtain and maintain FAC-COR Level II certification within two years of assignment. The position requires a moderate-risk security clearance and background investigation. Relocation expenses are not authorized. A probationary period may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the basic education requirement for the 0855 engineering series through an engineering degree meeting specified coursework/accreditation criteria, or an accepted combination of education and experience or other qualifying pathway.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level.
For GS-15, one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 that includes overseeing development or direction of a project or program involving 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain FAC-P/PM Level II certification within two years.
Ability to obtain FAC-COR Level II certification within two years of assignment and maintain qualifications.
Meet suitability requirements for federal employment and successfully complete the required background investigation and security adjudication.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education; foreign education requires acceptable documentation of equivalency.

Responsibilities

Manage a team responsible for repair and testing of complex NWS electronic equipment, including radars, computers, and remote sensing systems.
Coordinate technical activities and integrate technical elements into ASOS and NEXRAD integrated logistics programs for NWS and agencies served as NWS PICA.
Coordinate technical activities and PICA requirements with the design, development, procurement, production, storage, distribution, maintenance, utilization, and categorization of spare parts and equipment.
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 NLSC management and operation of ASOS and NEXRAD items and address engineering, quality assurance, and other issues.
Provide strategic planning support to senior management to help establish agency and SUAD goals.
Direct and develop plans for NRC program teams or other groups conducting projects and studies.
Advise and support the SUAD Director on cross-cutting program issues, requirements, work-team activities, and solutions for 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 Representative and review contracts and contracting actions to support effective and efficient operations.