Physical Scientist
Company: Department Of Energy
Location: Morgantown
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Help Duties Summary These positions are to be filled under the OPM Government-Wide
Direct Hire Authority Certain STEM Positions for grades GS 11-15.
This serves as a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire
Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330.
Applications will be accepted for each location/ installation
identified. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at
the time you submit your application. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This series includes positions that involve professional work in
the physical sciences and may include work in a combination of
physical science fields. As a Physical Scientist, at minimum you will: Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None 1301 General Physical Science Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Basic Requirement and "Specialized Experience"
to qualify for this series as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS The specialized experience listed are the minimum requirements
for the series, each particular vacancy may have additional
experience necessary to meet the applicable grade level. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must
demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized
experience for these positions are defined as: GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level
in the Federal service. Experience includes conducting site
investigations and surveys to determine compliance requirements;
participating in policy and guidance development to enable
organizational implementation of policy or program initiatives;
assisting in preparing technical reports, standard operating
procedures, correspondence, and local guidance documents to achieve
and support compliance with Federal and local guidelines; and
providing research and science support information for program
policy or program management. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading
to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
in the Federal service. Experience includes communicating progress,
status, and approval in order to evolve efficient and technically
adequate responses; providing assistance in the planning,
coordination, implementation, and evaluation of research programs;
analyzing regulations to resolve environmental compliance issues
during project execution; leading a research group and/or project;
and/or assisting with monitoring program implementation and making
recommendations on the allocation of resources. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized
experience at the GS-12 level. GS-13: You must have one year of experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
in the Federal service. Experience includes communicating progress,
status, and approval in order to evolve efficient and technically
adequate responses; preparing reports to recommend solutions to
compliance issues; performing consulting or other professional,
scientific, technical, administrative, fiscal, or other specialized
work; and/or performing management planning duties such as concept
development, master integration planning, and programming design
for programs or projects, taking into account feasibility, costs,
and economics. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized
experience at the GS-13 level. GS-14: You must have one year of experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level
in the Federal service. Experience includes performing consulting
or other professional, scientific, technical, administrative,
fiscal, or other specialized work; reviewing and evaluating program
priorities and conduct periodic scientific reviews to evaluate
facility performance; preparing, justifying, and supporting the
portions of the budget relating to the program; and/or analyzing
regulations to resolve compliance issues during project
execution. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized
experience at the GS-14 level. GS-15: You must have one year of experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level
in the Federal service. Experience includes evaluating the effect
of technical developments on fundamental policies, objectives and
goals; developing new concepts, plan, and evaluate long-range
programs and projects; planning and executing specialized programs
on scientific, technical, administrative, and fiscal matters;
and/or developing and managing funding for scientific research
programs, determining funding levels, and recommending proposal,
denials and program determinations for assigned programs. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized
experience at the GS-15 level. "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. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1301 series can be found
at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the
GS-1301 series. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you
must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as
needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the
time the applications are reviewed. Education Basic Requirement: A. 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. OR B. 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. This position has a positive education requirement. Therefore,
you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in
your application. This documentation can include unofficial
transcripts or any report listing institution, course title,
credits earned and final grade. For specific education
requirements, please see the Education Requirements. If selected, official transcripts may be requested.
Keywords: Department Of Energy, Pittsburgh , Physical Scientist, Other , Morgantown, Pennsylvania
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