Interdisciplinary Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist

These positions are to be filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority Certain STEM Positions for grades GS 13 - 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.

Under this recruitment procedure, applications will be accepted for each location / installation identified in this Public Notice.

There may or may not be actual / projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Duties

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
• Appointments made with this authority may be processed as a new appointment into the Civil Service.
• The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret -DOE "Q" clearance.
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and / or location.
• Positions may be included in the DOE’s Technical Qualifications Program (TQP). Selectees for included positions are required to complete the TQP requirements within 18 months of entering the program or 12 months if previously qualified.
• Positions may require submittal of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• Positions may be a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.

Qualifications

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education Section for the Basic Requirement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

GS-13 : A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following :

• Assisting in conducting impactful research throughout all phases of project to include proposal, planning, execution, and completion.
• Serving as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team which leads to important changes in existing product, methods, techniques, processes, or practices.
• Conducting field research as part of field work proposal on fossil energy related issues.
• Assisting in research that supports innovation and solutions to the Nation's energy challenges.

GS-14 : A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 3 of 5 of the following :

• Performing research activities that include both those that are part of an established program and pioneering efforts for advancing new program initiatives consistent with the lab's pursuit to deliver on the mission of the lab.
• Conducting high-level, impactful research through all phases of project evolution (propose, plan, execute and complete) in support of objectives and goals.
• Leading research as part of multi-disciplinary research teams where results are often publishable and through which the results will advance knowledge in the broad area of energy technologies.
• Leading a multi-disciplinary research team which leads to important changes in existing product, methods, techniques, processes, or practices.
• Participating in knowledge and technology transfer by preparing reports and / or manuscripts for dissemination through online reports, peer review journals, or oral presentation.

GS-15 : A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 3 of 5 of the following :

• Developing important research publications for energy development of new concepts, techniques, or products some of which are recognized as having had major impact on science or technology.
• Conducting specialized studies in engineering or physical science that addresses innovation or solutions to the Nation's most pressing energy challenges.
• Evaluating research proposals to establish long-range planning, identify controversial issues, investigate difficulties, or identify possible failures and obstacles.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary research teams providing technical leadership and consultation.
• Overseeing research projects that lead to changes to existing products, methods, techniques, processes or practices.
• 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-0801 series can be found at the following website : OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0801 series.

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 will be used to fill multiple positions as needed, therefore referral lists may be issued daily. Applications must be submitted and qualification requirements met by 11 : 59 p.

m. ET each day in order to be referred on any certificates issued the following day.

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