NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physical Scientist to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

To provide technical expertise and assistance in the area of international affairs. Serves as program manager on international programs with general expertise. Serves as NIST representative at meetings with international entities including foreign governments/institutions and international organizations. Defines international objectives; work outcomes to influence NIST international plans, goals and impacts for the success and continuation of key international programs essential to NIST mission.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 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. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 (ZP-III at NIST) level, experience is defined as knowledge of international S&T policies & programs, protocols, and diplomacy. General knowledge of scientific programs/policies/organization; U.S. foreign S&T policies; foreign guest researcher, associates, and visitor's programs; State, USAID, Homeland Security, Commerce international S&T engagement protocols and policies. Knowledge of national security foreign issues, liaison to State Dept, DoC, OSTP, NSC,NSF, USTR, and other institutions as required. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address International and Academic Affairs Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]