This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Richland Operations Office, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will serve as a first level supervisor for the Soil and Groundwater Division (SGD), exercising technical and administrative supervision over a staff of professional engineering and scientific personnel in achieving the Division's mission goals and objectives.

Duties

As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• This position may require an annual physical.
• This position may require the use of a dosimeter.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position may require the incumbent to serve in an on-call capacity or perform shift work.
• This position may require the incumbent to wear protective gear.
• This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet one of the Basic Requirements and additionally, the Specialized Experience to qualify for these series. See the Education section for the Basic Requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-14: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Assisting in providing technical advice, assistance, and guidance on the development of environmental remediation efforts and programs.; AND Leading teams to accomplish project success; providing feedback and recommendations e.g., technical review, technical and operational integrated project teams, to ensure continuous process improvements and successful program execution.; AND Assigning work to subordinates, establishing and determining short/long term priorities, and identifying developmental/training needs. "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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT for GS-1301, Physical Scientist: A bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics which included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

OR

A combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to one of the majors, as 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. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

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.

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Contacts

• Address Office of Environmental Management - Richland Operations Office P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Angela Solomon
• Email: [email protected]