Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Lemont, United States - Department Of Energy

Description

DutiesAs a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will:Manage the planning, organizing, staffing, executing, and controlling of the Argonne Site Office's (ASO) operations.

Provide management and oversight of technical, business, and administrative services.
Provide administration of a management and operating (M&O) performance-based contract of a large, multi-program national laboratory.
Establish effective working relationships internally and externally.
Plan subordinates 'workload, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Oversee contractors performance.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or National.
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Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain and maintain a "Q" security clearance.

Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter.
You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
New supervisors/managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period.

New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.

Occasional travel may be required.
This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
This position is included in the Department of Energy's Technical Qualification Program (TQP).

The selectee will be required to meet technical qualification standards within 18 months from the date of placement in the position.

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.


QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT:
For the General Engineer 0801 series:A


Degree:
Engineering.

To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; 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 B.

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 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.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:1. Professional registration or licensure

• Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.

For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.2.

Written Test

• Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

3. Specified academic courses

• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.

The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.4. Related curriculum

• Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.

g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

(The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) You must submit transcripts.

For the Physical Scientist 1301 series:1.

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.

OR2.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.

You must submit transcripts.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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 3 of 4 of the following:
Coordinating complex programs that involve providing funds, authorizing, and approving work products.

Monitoring management and operation (M&O) contractor activities, ensuring contract requirement compliance, and providing feedback on all areas of operational oversight.

Communicating and establishing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in accomplishing the mission in a cost-effective manner.
Providing and managing technical, business, and administrative services by planning subordinate's work, short-term priorities, and preparing task completion timetables. "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.


CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Additional informationThe U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.

PCS and Student Loan Repayment are not authorized.


EEO Policy:

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

Veterans Information:

Selective Service Registration:

The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant.

An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at Help A career with the U.S.

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

This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist positions in the 0801/1301 series.

Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration.

Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under the DHA process. Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR b). Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Knowledge ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementSafety EngineeringTechnical Competence

Career Transition Assistance Programs:
If you are eligible for career transition assistance, such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the Education and Qualification requirements to be referred for consideration

Shared Certificates:
The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations.

You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application.

By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/15/2024) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click