ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Description:

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Requirements:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 for GS-9 and GS-9 for GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for GS-9 is defined as:

• Analyzing drawings and specifications for projects
• Coordinating and negotiating with contractors.

Specialized experience for GS-11 is defined as:

• Developing and interpreting drawings and blueprints
• Experience recommending solutions to resolve problems
• Managing contracts and contractors.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.