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Duties

This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing administrative and management work.

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.
• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
• The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE "Q" clearance.
• These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) direct hire authority.
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-07: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the physical sciences; AND Assisting with gathering information concerning environmental impacts. OR EDUCATION: 1 year of graduate-level education OR SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Based on a Bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. The first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-09: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the physical sciences; AND Gathering and analyzing information concerning environmental or scientific impacts; AND Analyzing environmental or scientific information and preparing or reviewing reports. OR: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching scientific data and making recommendations for efficiencies; AND Performing projects using standard techniques and models related to scientific processes; AND Analyzing environmental or scientific information and preparing or reviewing reports. OR: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree orPh.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental or scientific issues; AND Monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental or scientific issues; AND Monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources; AND Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of environmental or scientific operations or work processes. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level. 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 next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Developing environmental or scientific regulatory program guidance, procedures, and policies to guide organization in effective program execution; AND Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental or scientific issues; AND Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of environmental or scientific operations or work processes. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-15: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Leading a team of environmental or scientific professional to develop and/or manage technical programs and/or projects pertaining to environmental or scientific aspects; AND Developing environmental or scientific regulatory program guidance, procedures, and policies to guide organization in effective program execution; AND Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Managing time and resources to develop various products or meet program objectives. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level. "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. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1301 series can be found at the following website: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov). CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. This public notice will be used to fill multiple positions as needed, therefore referral lists may be issued daily. Applications must be submitted and qualification requirements met by 11:59 p.m. ET each day in order to be referred on any certificates issued the following day.

Education

You must meet the Basic Education Requirement listed below and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below.

All grades for the 1301 series have a positive education requirement that must be met.

Basic Requirements:

1. 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.

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2. 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.

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. 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'. 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 the Chief Human Capital Officer P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Direct Hire Applicant Inquiries-Questions
• Email: [email protected]