Job details
Salary $108,885 - $174,187 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
A successful candidate in this position will serve as a general engineer/physical scientist and provide technical expertise for various nnsa mission areas to include subprogram elements under two or more of the following areas: directed stockpile work, plant directed research and development (pdrd), nuclear materials management, defense nuclear nonproliferation (dnn), uranium sustainment, strategic partnership projects, and enterprise infrastructure
Responsibilities
As a general engineer/physical scientist you will,
Provide authoritative scientific/engineering advice, guidance and lessons learned to doe headquarters` program offices or site managers on the interpretation of requirements and policies, establishment of priorities and schedules, negotiation of data exchanges and standardization, evaluation of alternative approaches and significant modifications, and initiation of new or corrective actions as required.
Review progress of engineering/scientific technical activities, compares costs and schedules to established baseline, and provides timely and accurate status reports to management.
Evaluate field site and/or contractor performance.
Conduct annual reviews of budget documents, strategic plans, management commitments, regulatory compliance agreements and incentive contracts and fees to ensure consistency with program guidance and approved baselines, reviews/improves critical path, and recommends performance measures, and other major milestones/events.
Identify, analyze and devise workable alternatives for managing the more complex corporate issues associated with the program area.
Represent the agency in hearings, high level meetings, conferences and special working groups with corporate contractor executives and subject matter experts, state and federal regulators (e.gEpa, nrc, national academy of science), and oversight entities (e.gDefense nuclear facilities safety board)Standards, methodologies and guidelines developed are typically applicable nnsa/doe-wide.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
4
Job family (series)
0801 general engineering
1301 general physical science
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Subject to random drug testing
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Favorable suitability determination required.
Financial disclosure is required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a q level security clearance.
You must be a united states citizen.
This employer participates in the e-verify program.
Males must abide by selective service registration requirements.
Compliance with homeland security presidential directive (hspd-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
Must be able to obtain certification in the doe`s technical qualification program (tqp) within 18 months of start dateThis position is covered by the technical qualification program (tqp), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the tqp functional area qualification and field office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by nnsa supervision and tqp qualifying officialsHttps://www.energy.gov/ehss/downloads/technical-qualification-program-accreditation-incentives-memorandum-nnsa
Qualifications
In addition to the positive education requirement, a qualified candidate`s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower nnsa pay band level or gs grade level in the federal service, i.eEn-03 or gs-13.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience as a senior staff member ensuring regulatory compliance of programs and projects; reviewing and interpreting guidance, program plans and strategies; and, resolving or recommending solutions to significant scientific, engineering, or program management problems and issues.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the ksas identified belowCite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this positionDo not write `see resume` in your application!
Financial management
Oral communication
Project management
Technical competence
`experience` refers to paid and unpaid experienceExamples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through national service programs (such as peace corps and americorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceYou must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
0801: aDegree: engineeringTo be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor`s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by abet; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronicsOr
BCombination of education and experience - college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineeringThe adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1) professional registration or licensure; 2) written test - evidence of having successfully passed the fundamentals of 3) specified academic courses; 4) related curriculum.
Https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
1301: aDegree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronicsOr bCombination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in a above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
Education: education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the u.sMust have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the u.sA written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcementFailure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the positionFor special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the department of education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit the national association of credential evaluation services.
**if you are selected, official transcripts will be required.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
The u.sDepartment of energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyFor more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the fedshirevets: click here.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
A two year trial period may be required.
A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after december 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding selective service registrationTo learn more about this law, visit the selective service web page, who must registerIf you are not registered and don`t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the federal government.
Eeo policy: click here.
Reasonable accommodation policy: click here.
Veterans information: click here.
Telework: click here.
Selective service registration: click here
Information about the nnsa demonstration project can be found by clicking here.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirementsIf you meet the qualifications requirements, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated `ineligible` or `not qualified`.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q access authorization
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-sensitive (cs)/high risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness, national security, credentialing
Required documents
Required documents
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submitSome documents may not apply to all applicantsIf you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.
All applicants: you must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
You must include your most recent performance appraisal.
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
Most doe offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a usajobs resume builder format)However, some offices may require the usajobs resume formatYou will be notified at the time you click `apply online` which is requiredIt is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this usajobs resume tutorial video on youtube.
Current and former federal employees: most recent sf-50 (standard form 50 - notice of personnel action)To properly verify status eligibility, your sf-50 must show the followingIf you do not submit an appropriate sf-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!
Full position title;
Appointment type;
Occupational series;
Pay plan, grade, and step;
Tenure code; and
Service computation date (scd).
If your current position sf-50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current sf-50, you must provide your previous sf-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
For professional, scientific and engineering positions: if qualifying on the basis of an alternate method, i.e., professional license, you must submit official documentation to support your claim with your application package.
Applicants using education to qualify (if allowed): documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcriptsEducation cannot be substituted for experience in some positions at higher grade levelsPlease see the education section for more information.
Positive education requirement: for those positions that have a positive education requirement, you must provide an unofficial transcript to show proofSee the education section for more information.
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (dd-214 member #4 copy, va letter, standard form (sf) 15 as applicable)Please note: if you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive veterans preference under the vow (veterans opportunity to work) to hire heroes act of 2011.
Performance appraisals: submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Open to united states citizens.
