This position is part of the Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTR). As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will coordinate outreach activities for the programs, commercialization assistance activities for small businesses, and manages the annual solicitation, review, funding, and award activities.

Duties

As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one 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.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• This position has been designated as CRITICAL SENSITIVE and requires a security clearance at the "Q" Level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. PCS is not authorized.
• This position is NOT included in a Bargaining Unit.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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 meeting the above education requirement, the candidate must also possess the experience below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 meeting 3 of the 4 following: Providing support on issues pertaining to small business assessment reviews, to include funding allocation, research management, or contract management. Recommending policy development to supplement organization requirements pertaining to small business areas such as technology transfer, commercialization assistance, or research focus areas. Providing supervisory direction to a diverse staff engaged in small business outreach activities. Coordinating outreach activities for programs or commercialization assistance activities for small businesses. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-15 grade 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. 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

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, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Office of Science - Headquarters Department of Energy Human Capital Shared Service Center 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: David Edwards
• Phone: 240-805-4054
• Email: [email protected]