General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Note: Educational transcripts must be submitted with your application package, unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the initial phase of application. 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-02: 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-01 or GS-09) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying general engineering or physical science principles and practices to address portions of engineering and/or scientific programs and projects; analyzing facts, conditions, and data to draw conclusions and making recommendations; and drafting technical reports, papers, and or memoranda and orally communicating technical findings. -OR- Completion of three full years of graduate level education or all of the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to Engineering or Physical Science; -OR- A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. 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: Experience in applying at least two of the following: ensuring regulatory compliance of programs and projects; reviewing guidance, program plans and strategies; developing review plans for assessments; familiarity with processing systems and equipment in a nuclear or non-nuclear facility; recommending solutions to scientific, engineering, or program management problems and issues; or evaluating operating practices and procedures against regulatory requirements. NN-04: 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-03 or GS-13) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in at least three of the following: applying engineering or physical science disciplines to enforce regulatory compliance of programs and projects; independently providing guidance to program plans and strategies; recommending solutions to complex scientific, engineering, or program management problems and issues associated with nuclear and non-nuclear projects or facilities; demonstrating knowledge and ability to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical process equipment issues in a nuclear or non-nuclear facility; demonstrating knowledge in root cause analysis and various industry codes and standards; or demonstrated experience evaluating operating procedures and practices against regulatory safety standards for a nuclear facility. 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! Communication General Engineering Partnering Project Management 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.
This General Engineer/Physical Scientist public notice announcement may be used to fill many vacancies across NNSA as needed. Therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are submitted. This public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection. Note: The salary range listed reflects base pay only. The actual final salary will be based on the geographic location (to include locality pay) and pay band for which selected.