General Business And Industry

Duties

This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing administrative and management work.

• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
• Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any.

As a General Business And Industry You May

• Interpret Federal legislation and develops guidance and procedures for use in developing viable, executable plans, ensuring a high level of readiness and the capability to implement with or without warning.
• Plan and coordinate projects that will improve the protection and reliability of our national energy infrastructure by facilitating information sharing with industry representatives and other Federal and state agencies.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority and advisor to senior management on energy sector infrastructure and preparedness and to lead infrastructure and preparedness planning, analysis, and operational efforts.
• Lead and manage technical systems analyses of the energy infrastructure systems, subsystems and control or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, papers, reports, and responses to inquiries for internal and external distribution.
• Develop strategies, policies, and plans to successfully execute energy sector responsibilities for improving energy infrastructure security, preparedness, and response, and for supporting the DOE national security mission.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
• Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE "Q" clearance.
• These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.L. 117-58).
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Assisting in planning, coordinating, or supporting multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle; AND

OR

EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Composing written presentations and presenting them to senior level management, customers, or other stakeholders.
• Compiling, analyzing, or evaluating information and data in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations; AND
• Planning, coordinating, and supporting multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle; AND

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR LL.M., if related.

OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Participating in program planning and business process improvement or project management teams; AND
• Evaluating documentation for consistency with policies, guidelines, directives, and procedures; AND
• Composing written presentations and presenting them to senior level management, customers, or other stakeholders.

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Analyzes alternatives to identify potential resolutions to problems.
• Assisting in providing technical advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission.; AND
• Researching current or new management practices for application to programs or operations.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Formulating and identifying operational and analytical techniques to accomplish project objectives and to produce reliable findings.; AND
• Providing advice and guidance on alternatives and resolutions to problems and explaining to program and management analysts.
• Providing technical guidance and advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategy.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR 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. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Developing administrative regulations that disseminate program guidance for applications across organizational lines or in varied geographic locations.; AND
• Developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives for use in the management and direction of programs and developing data required for the management and direction of various programs.
• Providing technical guidance and advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategy.; AND

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.

OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1101 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualifications GS-1101

"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.

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

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.

If qualifying solely based on education, transcripts must be provided.

Additional Information

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

• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In 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.
• EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
• Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
• 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 don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
• Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
• 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 website.
• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify