This position is part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist, you will support a portfolio of high-impact, cross-cutting initiatives advancing the EERE mission toward a clean energy transition for the United States.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist, you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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 REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Specialized Experience for the GS-11 Conducting site investigations and surveys to determine compliance requirements; and Participating in policy and guidance development to enable organizational implementation of policy or program initiatives; and Assisting in preparing technical reports, standard operating procedures, correspondence, and local guidance documents to achieve and support compliance with Federal and local guidelines; and Providing research and science support information for program policy or program management. Specialized Exoereince for the GS-12 Communicating progress, status, and approval in order to evolve efficient and technically adequate responses; and Providing assistance in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of research programs; and Analyzing regulations to resolve environmental compliance issues during project execution; and Leading a research group and/or project and assisting with monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources. Specialized Experience GS-13 Communicating progress, status, and approval in order to evolve efficient and technically adequate responses; preparing reports to recommend solutions to compliance issues; and Performing consulting or other professional, scientific, technical, administrative, fiscal, or other specialized work; and Performing management planning duties such as concept development, master integration planning, and programming design for programs or projects, taking into account feasibility, costs, and economics. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Deborah Dougherty
• Email: [email protected]