Job details
Salary $154,662 - $183,300 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
A successful candidate in this position will serve as a deputy director for the office of stockpile modernizationIn this position, the individual will also serve in the role of deputy program executive offer for stockpile modernization activities, and provide expertise and direction for planning and delivery of major weapons systems acquisitions from concept assessment through end of production.
Responsibilities
As a general engineer or physical scientist, you will
Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
Manage and direct all development, qualification, and production activities.
Maintain interface with dod on nuclear weapon development and production manages the field development and production activities to include interfacing with legacy stockpile management programs to coordinate hardware usage, stockpile risk management, life cycle requirements, quality, packaging, and safety studies.
Manage the field development and production activities to include interfacing with legacy stockpile management programs to coordinate hardware usage, stockpile risk management, life cycle requirements, quality packaging, and safety studies.
Maintain interfaces with nnsa facility/capability projects to ensure alignment with acquisition needs.
Manage major acquisition programs implementing established defense programs guidance and policies concerning cost, scope, schedule, quality, and risk.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion potential
None - this position is at the full performance level.
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.
A two year trial period may be required.
A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
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 or gs grade level in the federal service i.e., en/nn/nq-04 or gs-15Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
1Applying advanced engineering or physical science principles, concepts, theories, and practices to implement and evaluate nuclear weapons modernization activities associated with production, development of science, manufacturing capabilities and nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
2Providing coordination and oversight of nuclear weapons program management of nuclear weapon stockpile.
3Providing policy guidance on complex problems related to engineering and nuclear weapons program or facility management operations.
4Applying federal and state, regulations, local laws, and technical directives relevant to nuclear industry for complianceYour 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!
Technical competence.
Nuclear physics.
Leadership.
Oral communication.
`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
This position has a positive education requirementYou must meet the education requirements of either the general engineer (0801) or physical scientist (1301) series listed belowYou must provide documentation supporting the education claims in your applicationThis can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final gradeIf selected, official transcripts will be requested.
0801:
Degree: 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 electronics.
Combination 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; 3) specified academic course; 4) related curriculumFor more information on the alternative methods, please refer to the opm qualification standardsHttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
1301:
Degree: 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 electronics.
Or
Combination 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 educationHttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
There is no substitution of education for experience at the en-v level.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education: education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of educationApplicants 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.
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.
**if you are selected, official transcripts will be required.
** foreign 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 servicesPlease note: if your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited u.sEducational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the u.sAccredited institution that accepted your foreign education.
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.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
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.
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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
Credentialing, suitability/fitness, national security
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 sf50 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 sf50, 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.
