Materials Engineer

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, Advanced Research and Capabilities Division will allow you to provide scientific research and manage the design, implementation, and enhancement of specialized equipment to support technical investigations and maintain secure environments for Secret Service protectees globally. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Materials Engineer in the Office of Technical Operations, Advanced Research and Capabilities Division. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a subject-matter expert and collaborating with other engineers to design, develop, and facilitate technical day-to-day activities. Assisting in the research, testing, and deploying ballistic and blast security equipment for specialized programs. Assisting in the development and modification of materials and software, selecting technical solutions, and creating design specifications for specialized mission needs. Managing projects by coordinating tasks such as writing studies, developing and testing products, and preparing operational guidelines. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's mission by contributing to and delivering professional and scientific engineering support for daily operations.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a Full-Scope (FS) polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Submit a financial disclosure report. Must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) Level 1 certification within one-year of appointment. Work may involve exposure to sites and materials requiring special safety precautions (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and protective clothing). Incumbent may work with a variety of recurring exposures and various hazards and exposure to various levels of noise. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which 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; the 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 the 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the Excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. The DHS Office of General Counsel will enforce prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices and not the Office of Special Counsel.

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.