This General Engineer/Physical Scientist open continuous public notice may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across NNSA as needed. Therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are submitted. This public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection. Note: The salary range listed reflects base pay only. The actual salary will be based on the geographic location (to include locality pay) and pay band for which selected.

Duties

Note: Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential, if any. As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will perform the following duties for the following grades: NN-02: Monitor project operations, performance, and quality assurance and advising about National Nuclear Security Administration(NNSA) policies and regulations. Participate in program or project information planning sessions, phase, milestone and final project reviews. Prepare, provide, and evaluate plans, design specifications, designs, and related documentation. Develop project materials and executing project plans. Prepare technical correspondence, reports, briefings, and presentations outlining methods used, findings, and conclusions. NN-03: Provide technical guidance and assistance to senior agency program managers in the application of the advanced principles, practices and techniques of a specialized field of engineering/science. Review and interpret headquarters' guidance, program plans and strategies. As the employee progresses in the position, they are delegated a higher degree of responsibility for independently making decisions concerning both technical and administrative policies and for resolving controversial problems and/or conflicting points of view. NN-04: Provide scientific/engineering advice, guidance and assistance to NNSA program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, execution of priorities and schedules, implementation of data exchanges and standardization, evaluation of significant modifications and/or alternative approaches, and initiation of revisions or corrective actions as required. Review budget input from contractors, make revisions as appropriate. Recommend revisions to program schedules and resource information. Establish and track performance against technical milestones. Review progress of engineering/scientific technical activities; compare costs and schedule to established baseline; and provide timely and accurate status reports to management. *Vacancies filled under this public notice may be filled at the NN-02, NN-03, or NN-04 grade levels. There may or may not be promotion potential depending on the position being filled and the office making the selection. **Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership (i.e., Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor).

Requirements

Qualifications

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit a complete application prior to the established cut-off date(s). The initial cut-off date will take place on November 1, 2023 to begin the initial applicant consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered upon receipt of the next cut-off date. The established cutoff dates are as follows: November 22, 2023 December 13, 2023 January 3, 2024 January 24, 2024 February 14, 2024 March 6, 2024 March 27, 2024 April 17, 2024 NOTE: The period of eligibility for applications is through each cut-off date. The agency will issue a list of eligible applicants at each cut-off date to hiring officials within the period of eligibility. To be considered for each cut-off , a new application must be submitted. Applicants may make changes to applications to ensure experience is current. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed under the Education section, you must possess the following specialized experience depending on the grade you're applying for: 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-09) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying general engineering or physical science principles and practices to address portions of engineering and/or scientific programs and projects; analyzing facts, conditions, and data to draw conclusions and making recommendations; and drafting technical reports, papers, and or memoranda and orally communicating technical findings; -OR- Completion of three full years of graduate level education or all of the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to Engineering or Physical Science; -OR- A combination of graduate level education and specialized 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-11) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience ensuring regulatory compliance of programs and projects; reviewing guidance, program plans and strategies; and recommending solutions to scientific, engineering, or program management problems and issues. NN-04: 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-03 or GS-13) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying engineering or physical science disciplines to enforce regulatory compliance of programs and projects; independently provide guidance to program plans and strategies; and recommend solutions to complex scientific, engineering, or program management problems and issues associated with nuclear and non-nuclear projects or facilities. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. 1. Professional knowledge of principles, practices, theories and concepts of multiple professional engineering disciplines (i.e. chemical; civil; construction; electrical; electronic; environmental; fire protection; industrial; mechanical; nuclear; and safety, etc. and/or of multiple physical science disciplines, including, chemistry, physics, health physics, metallurgy, geoscience, etc.). 2. Ability to develop or conduct studies to solve complex engineering problems such as cost estimates, analyses of alternatives, or resource-constrained budgeting to support decision-making. 3. Knowledge of program, project principles and techniques, budget processes, technical requirements, procurement processes and procedures, and contract terms and conditions in order to manage programs, projects, and/or evaluate contractor operations. ???????4. Skill in written & oral communication methods to work with all levels of DOE/NNSA management, contractors and private industry regarding programs, projects, policies and legislation in order to conduct negotiations, solve problems, present briefings or conduct reviews. 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

0801/1301:
To qualify for the 0801 series, you must possess:
- A degree in professional engineering. The curriculum must: 1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology as a professional engineering curriculum; 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- A combination of education and experience- for more information, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards at Professional Engineering Qualifications (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineeringpositions-0800/).
-OR-

To qualify for the 1301 series, you must possess:
- A degree in 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- A combination of education and experience. For more information, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards at Physical Science Qualifications (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/)

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

EDUCATION: 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.

Contacts

• Address National Nuclear Security Administration 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Nilsa Taylor
• Phone: (240) 654-7075
• Email: [email protected]