General Engineer/Physical Scientist

This vacancy announcement will close on the date specified above or after receipt of 100 applications; whichever comes first.

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Facility Representative) providing technical guidance and contractor oversight on daily operations and activities at nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and will provide support to the Senior Facility Representative in day-to-day operations of the facilities.

• Serves as the primary interface between local NNSA/DOE management and the contractor, and maintains cognizance of all operational activities, both technical and administrative, in providing technical and policy guidance, direction and interpretation.
• Analyzes and evaluates contractor operational and implementation plans including, operating systems, processes, formality of operations, material flows, waste streams, instruments/alarms, control room practices, maintenance and construction, quality assurance, safety, health and environmental activities.
• Observes, appraises and evaluates contractor performance through surveillance, field observations, and the evaluation of operational integration of production, environmental compliance, maintenance, utility operations, quality of performance, and industrial, radiological and/or nuclear safety.
• Assures that contractor management control systems and procedures adhere to NNSA/DOE and national nuclear, radiological and/or Industrial safety, and environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations.
• Conducts walk-through inspections of the facilities and/or operations for the purpose of identifying hazards, incidents of non-compliance with standards and guidelines, and potential problem areas.
• Makes contractor and site management aware of issues and concerns and recommends potential solutions to regulatory, technical and/or programmatic issues and requirements.
• Participates in hearings, high level meetings, conferences and special working groups with M&O contractor and other subject matter experts; Federal, state, and local regulators (EPA, NRC, etc.), and oversight entitles (e.g., Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).

• 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 eVerify 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.

More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, appointed under the direct-hire authority, you will be given a new appointment.

You will be required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period unless you meet the exceptions in 5 CFR, part Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date.

This 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 officials.

All applicants must meet the basic requirements of the General Engineer/Physical Science occupational series AND the specialized experience.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS For Professional, Scientific and Engineering Positions:

• Transcripts or other proof of required education MUST be included in application package, including 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.

You must meet one of the following:

• ENGINEERING (0801 Series): A Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (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. OR B. 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 engineering.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1301 Series):

• A 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 B. 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 education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE NN-02:

• 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 (NN-01 or GS-07) in the Federal Service that includes: 1) applying general engineering or physical science principles and practices to engineering and/or scientific programs and projects; 2) analyzing facts, conditions, and data to draw conclusions and making recommendations; and 3) drafting technical reports, papers, and or memorandum and orally communicating technical findings.

OR Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR A combination of education and experience.

NN-03:

• 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 (NN-02 or GS-12) in the Federal Service that includes:1) performing the functions of or supporting a team that evaluates operating systems or processes to implement industrial, nuclear, or non-nuclear requirements; and 2) Preparing and briefing portions of technical reports, briefing materials, and other documentation supportive of project activities and reports summarizing operational incidents such as accidents, malfunctions, or nonroutine operations.

Do not provide a separate narrative written statement.

Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.

Cite 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 position.

DO NOT write 'see resume' in your application.

Experience' refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples 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 organizations.

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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must 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.S.

A 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 announcement.

Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position.

For 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.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department 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.S. must 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.S.

A 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 announcement.

Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position.

For 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.

Please Note:

If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational 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.S. accredited 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.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets Click HERE for more information.

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 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration.

To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.

If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.

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