871-1: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES
Services required under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and approaches to their achievement. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to:
- An analysis of mission, program goals and objectives
- Requirements analysis
- Organizational performance assessment
- Special studies and analysis
- Training
- Privatization
- Outsourcing.
871-2: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
Services required under this SIN involve abstract or concept studies and analysis, requirements definition, preliminary planning, the evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the development or enhancement of high level general performance specifications of a system, project, mission or activity. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Requirements analysis
- Cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis
- Feasibility analysis, regulatory compliance support
- Technology conceptual designs
- Training
- Privatization
- Outsourcing
871-3: SYSTEM DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION
Services required under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem, program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risk identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Computer-aided design
- Design studies and analysis
- High level detailed specification preparation
- Configuration management and document control
- Fabrication
- Assembly and simulation
- Modeling
- Training
- Privatization
- Outsourcing
871-4: TEST AND EVALUATION
Services required under this SIN involve the application of various techniques demonstrating that a prototype system (subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Testing of a prototype and first article(s) testing
- Environmental testing
- Independent verification and validation
- Reverse engineering
- Simulation and modeling (to test the feasibility of a concept
- System safety
- Quality assurance
- Physical testing of the product or system
- Training
- Privatization
- Outsourcing
871-5: INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Services required under this SIN involves the analysis, planning and detailed design of all engineering specific logistics support including material goods, personnel, and operational maintenance and repair of systems throughout their life cycles. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Ergonomic/human performance analysis
- Feasibility analysis
- Logistics planning
- Requirements determination
- Policy standards/procedures development
- Long-term reliability and maintainability
- Training
- Privatization
- Outsourcing
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LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Engineer – A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education/experience:
a. BS/BA and having less than 3 years experience
b. MS and having less than 2 years experience
c. Ph.D./Doctorate and having less than 1 year experience
Staff Engineer – A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science* (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education/experience:
a. BS/BA and having less than 7 years experience
b. MS and having less than 5 years experience
c. Ph.D./Doctorate and having less than 3 year experience
Senior Engineer I – A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science* (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education/experience:
a.BS/BA and having less than 11 years experience
b.MS and having less than 9 years experience
c.Ph.D./Doctorate and having less than 7 year experience
Senior Engineer II – A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science* (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education/experience:
a. BS/BA and having less than 15 years experience
b. MS and having less than 13 years experience
c. Ph.D./Doctorate and having less than 12 years experience
Project Manager – A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science* (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education/experience:
a. BS/BA and having more than 15 years experience
b. MS and having more than 13 years experience
c. Ph.D./Doctorate and having more than 12 years experience
Quality Assurance Director/Technical Oversight Supervisor – Personnel in this category shall have qualifications equal to a Project Manager plus have supervisory authority in one of the following areas:
- Quality assurance
- Independent technical review; and
- Overall task coordination and management
Technician – Technicians are personnel having less than 7 years experience in fire protection engineering design (e.g., CAD) or test and evaluation, and having a minimum of a high school degree.
Senior Technician – Senior Technicians are personnel having more than 7 years experience in fire protection engineering design (e.g., CAD) or test and evaluation, and having a minimum of a high school degree.
Project Administrator – Project Administrators are personnel having more than 5 years project experience, including coordinating deliverables, technical writing, and quality assurance in terms of reports, documents, and associated program/task elements. Associates Degree required in a related field of study.
Word Processor – Personnel having 2 or more years experience in word processing, report preparation, and document preparation. Post-secondary training or education required. |
