General Engineer/ Physical Scientist

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 NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ/NN-02, EN-00 or GS 11. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: – Experience performing technical evaluations of operational performance, including evaluations of supporting technical documentation, in a high- hazard facility (i.e., hazards with potential consequences affecting a large number of onsite or offsite personnel); and – Experience performing safety evaluations or oversight of operations in nuclear facilities is preferred. Examples of Specialized Experience: Examples of applicant’s experience must include evaluations in a combination of the following areas: operational activities, operating systems, processes, formality of operations, material flows, instruments/alarms, control room practices, and/or maintenance and construction activities. The applicant’s experience may also delve into quality assurance, safety, health, and environmental activities, but these should not be the applicant’s primary area of experience or expertise. “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. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of “well qualified” which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
The General Engineers for PFO will serve as Facility Representatives. The incumbents will determine whether facility conditions and activities are in compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements by inspecting field conditions and evaluating the technical adequacy of reports, inspections, permits, and various safety-related programs. A Facility Representatives focus is ensuring the safe and efficient operation of NNSA non- reactor nuclear facilities.