General Engineer/Physical Scientist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed under the Education section, you must possess the following specialized experience depending on the grade you’re applying for: NN-03: 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 (NN-02 or GS-11) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying professional engineering or physical sciences concepts, theories, and practices. Examples of Qualified Experience: 1. Evaluates policies and program objectives programs to include developing strategic planning, programmatic alignments, budget justifications and long range budget estimates for nuclear stockpile programs. 2. Prioritizes investments, aligns resources with mission requirements, and integrates elements of infrastructure modernization and capability sustainment. 3. Works within an acquisition process for major capital construction projects to deploy capabilities in time to meet the department’s needs. 4. Communicates and defends technical topics and programs to senior government officials. 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! Analysis and Planning Communication Planning and Evaluating Program 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.
A successful candidate will serve as a General Engineer/Physical Scientist in the NNSAs Office of Defense Programs responsible for professional Program Management and Technical duties to execute NNSAs Depleted Uranium Modernization mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise, specifically in the Office of Strategic Materials Production Modernization (NA-192).