Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Mission Operations (OMO) Office of Technical Resources (OTS), Vehicle Services Branch (VSB) has a great opportunity for a General Engineer/Physical Scientist.

Duties

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will: Provides leadership, direction, and program oversight of the design and construction activities for projects within Vehicles Systems Branch. Oversees and directs the design and construction of exceptionally difficult and complex mission critical projects to ensure that projects meet design requirements and are constructed in accordance with approved designs. These projects include next generation vehicles and trailers used to perform critical national security missions. Applies expert knowledge of engineering concepts and practices applicable to vehicle manufacturing, communication systems, and OST operational requirements. Resolves controversial, unprecedented, and/or significant issues with existing vehicles and trailers. Provides authoritative recommendations to address engineering concerns with vehicle and trailer platforms Acts as Senior Engineering Duty Advisor and on a rotating basis - provides support to Mission Operations which can occur uninterrupted 24/7

Requirements

Qualifications

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 in the Federal Service, i.e., NN-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in the application of program management principles, practices and techniques associated with the design of new and emerging technology development, production, and lifecyle phases related to Capital Acquisition Managment under DOE O 413.3B or an equivalent program standard. Examples of Qualified Experience: Experience performing/developing: Program/Project Planning and Management of major acquisitions systems, drafting System Engineering Plans (SEP), Interface and requirements management, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Conceptual design for new and emerging technologies, systems engineering, control systems, emerging technology development, production, lifecycle phases, and develops program schedules/resource requirement. Establishes and tracks performance against technical milestones, recommends approval, disapproval, or modifications to project milestones, and assess technology readiness levels of Critical Technology Elements (CTEs). Engineering experience related to design and production to include new equipment/process startup for next generation vehicles and trailers Experience applicable to vehicle manufacturing, communication systems, and operational requirements Experience developing and implementing project execution strategy and planning, managing baseline changes through formal configuration management and change control processes while managing risks and opportunities. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. 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! Contracting/ProcurementFinancial ManagementInternal ControlsProject Management "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) Engineering 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.

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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/).

To qualify for the (1301) Physical Science 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.

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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 NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Keith Ross
• Email: [email protected]