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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking candidates for the role of General Engineer/Physical Scientist in the NNSA's Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for professional Program Management and Technical duties that accomplish the NNSA mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Formulate, execute, advise on and explain recommendations or solutions to modify NNSA standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques to resolve a wide variety of complex problems. Adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands

Provide technical oversight and direction, act as a principal contributor, or organize and accomplish program segments and/or team projects

Coordinate and oversee engineering and scientific aspects of operations related projects and/or program segments

Design, analyze, build and test weapons, machines, systems, structures, components, equipment and materials to fulfill Nuclear Security Enterprise objectives and requirements

Technically direct, oversee, organize, or act as principal contributors for program segments, on team-based projects and prepare, present and evaluate plans, designs, reports and correspondence

Qualification

Professional engineering degreePhysical science degreeProject managementTechnical oversightTechnical analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

All applicants must meet the basic requirements of the General Engineer/Physical Science occupational series

Transcripts or other proof of required education MUST be included in application package

Degree: professional engineering. The curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering

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

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

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S

A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement

Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position

Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Favorable suitability determination required

Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance

You must be a United States Citizen

Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements

Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification

May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period

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: Applying professional engineering or physical sciences concepts, theories, and practices

Evaluating and analyzing programs and applicable guidance for adequacy and formulating revisions to higher management

Composing and presenting complex, technical, sensitive information and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Analyzing technical reports, publications, and matter that contain advanced and highly complex concepts, data, and design information to inform program investment recommendations

Managing projects that complement program strategies and plans within the same work element

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.