Industrial Specialist

To qualify for an Industrial Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11 Understands concepts relating to industrial base planning strategies, decision analysis, and material assessments. Participates in studies or implementation plans for the expansion, conversion, integration, and/or utilization of industrial production facilities to meet mobilization requirements of the Armed Forces. Liaisons with various industries, suppliers, laboratories, industrial trade associations, and educational institutions Identifies, reviews, and analyzes customer requirements Evaluates a variety of industries’ capabilities, such as manufacturers of base materials, sub-tier suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and manufacturers of packaging materials. Identifies the relevant strength and capabilities of a supplier and develops reports of supplier capabilities. GS-12 Experience with industrial planning, industrial engineering, or plant engineering, involving determination of facilities and layout. Conduct surveys and analysis of industrial operations, organization, capacity, etc. Perform lean six-sigma and value stream mapping procedures. Demonstrated knowledge in the use of simulation and modeling tools. Work with legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting, and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factor and requirements characteristics. B. Education Substitution (GS-11 Level Only): Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. C. Combination (GS-11 Level Only): Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11, and may be computed by first determining the applicant’s total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant’s education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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