General EngineerPhysical Scientist
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62392 - 139871
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is part of the Office of Secure Transportation (NA-15) Environment Safety and Health Branch. As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will be responsible for planning administering evaluating and coordinating the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program.
As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:
NN-02 Level:- Assist with the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program
- Assist with the accomplish a variety of technical projects assignments and contractor oversight duties. Evaluate hazards associated with OST OTR operations and assisting other organizations within OST with developing hazard control sets.
- Assist with resolving nuclear related problems and issues for a wide range of operations associated with the transportation safety and security of nuclear explosives and Category I and II special nuclear materials.
- Plan administer evaluate implement and coordinate the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program
- Accomplish a variety of technical projects assignments and contractor oversight duties. Evaluates hazards associated with OST OTR operations and assisting other organizations within OST with developing hazard control sets.
- Resolve nuclear related problems and issues for a wide range of operations associated with the transportation safety and security of nuclear explosives and Category I and II special nuclear materials.
Conditions of employment
- Subject to Random Drug Testing
- 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.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- 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.
- More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
- If you are a current federal employee appointed under the direct-hire authority you will be given a new appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary period for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
- Must be able to obtain certification in the DOEs Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
NN-02 Level: A qualified candidates 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-08) in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience with technical management and coordination of design and science projects.
Examples of Specialized Experience at the NN-02 level:
1. Experience with project management responsibilities for proposed and ongoing projects;
2. Experience evaluating new technologies for potential application in assigned projects;3. Experience communicating sensitive or controversial issues in writing and orally with technical and management personnel
NN-03 Level:
A qualified candidates 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 the application of advanced program management principles practices and techniques associated with Quality Assurance and Hazard Analysis Programs.
Examples of Specialized Experience:
1. Independently accomplish projects or assignments supporting larger projects within integrated safety management programs.
in regular information planning sessions maintain productive interaction with staff monitor report work status and progress and recommend actions when adjustments require a different course of action.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
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.
801 - 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.
OR
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. There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (e.g. holding current professional engineering registration having passed the EIT examination or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree). Please refer to the OPM Qualification.
1301: 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
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. For more information please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards at General Physical Science Series 1301.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education see the Department of Education website and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
**If you are selected official transcripts will be required.
**FOREIGN 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. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education see the Department of Education website and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
- Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets Click HERE for more information.
- If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website Click HERE for more order to be considered under the ICTAP program your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
- More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
- All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law visit the Selective Service web page Who Must Register. If you are not registered and dont have an approved exemption you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
- A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with the Agency policy and applicable regulations.
- In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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