Physical Scientist - Gaithersburg, United States - US National Institute of Standards and Technology

US National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Gaithersburg, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Leads in providing advice and analysis to the NIST Director on issues relating to policy for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence to inform the development of NIST and Departmental programs addressing innovation, trade, competition, and national security issues.

other critical and emerging technologies. Develops science policy guidance andrecommendations for NIST and Departmental Leadership. Establishes strategies & ensures consistency of such policy implementations. Serves as a representative to other interagency
policy activities on matters related to critical and emerging technology. Engages in interactions with external, non-government orgs in matters related to science policy when appropriate.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

U.S. citizenship
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE450
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

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.

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OR
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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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Applicant Reconsideration

Education:

Additional information:

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here

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All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations
A trial period may be required.
This appointment may be extended up to four years without further competition.

This position requires the passing of a drug test.

This position requires the filing of an OGE450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees.

To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:

Telework
Flexible work schedules
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Familyfriendly leave
Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
Child and eldercare resources
Onsite childcare center
Lactation spaces
Wellness programs
Fitness center
Employee assistance programs
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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.

Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination.

You
MUST also selected at least
ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) in order to receive consideration for this position.

REFERRAL
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority.

"Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), i