This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Richland Operations Office, Department of Energy. As a INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will provide professional engineering or physical science expertise and support to DOE programs, projects and initiatives.

Duties

As an INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/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.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• 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.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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-12 Grade Level: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Applying engineering or scientific practices to research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate results of programs, projects, or processes; AND Planning and carrying out projects or initiatives that are broad in overall scope of work.; AND Drafting written evaluations or presentations to explain and convey findings related to engineering or scientific programs, projects, or processes. GS-13 Grade Level: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Assisting project manager with cross-functional projects.; AND Collaborating with technical personnel to clarify project issues, identify concerns, and briefing senior management on issues and resolutions; AND Reviewing engineering or technical scientific reports or written evaluations to ensure quality and accuracy. "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

BASIC REQUIREMENT: GS-0801 General Engineer:
A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
OR
A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering that included 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. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
OR
Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
OR
Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
OR
Successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under response option B above. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
OR
A bachelor's degree in a related appropriate scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology) and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. TRANSCRIPTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE UNDER PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISION REQUIRED.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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.

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

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