General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Specialized Experience: 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 or GS grade level in the Federal service i.e., EN-04, NN-04 or GS-15. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience conducting at least 3 of the following activities: Applying advanced engineering or physical science principles, concepts, theories, and practices to implement and evaluate nuclear weapons activities associated with production, development of science, manufacturing capabilities and technology maturation. Experience with management procedures to provide oversight of nuclear weapons facilities & quality assurance of nuclear weapons design and production, and nuclear weapons sustainment. Experience with program management functions related to major, diverse programs involving nuclear weapon technologies, production, and monitor contractor performance. Experience coordinating complex interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and/or interagency initiatives. Experience providing leadership and direction to a team of Federal staff and contractor personnel. 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 competencies. 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! Leadership Partnering Project Management Strategic Thinking Technical Competence “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. CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Deputy Administrator of the Office of Experimental Sciences (General Engineer/Physical Scientist) responsible for applying a high level of technical expertise to assist with identifying, overseeing, and resolving complex engineering, scientific and technological issues associated with the NNSAs science-based Stockpile Stewardship Programs.