General Physical Scientist Jobs

Duties

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

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

As a General Physical Scientist You Will

• Serve as an expert for a significant segment of a specific area in one or more of the following: advanced scientific computing research; basic energy sciences; biological and environmental research; fusion energy sciences; high energy physics; nuclear physics; and workforce development.
• Provide technical guidance on proposed research projects and programs of interest.
• Provide scientific advice and guidance to officials, managers, scientists, and engineer.
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate segments of research programs in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assemble essential information on topics of assigned segments of research through various source materials.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.L. 117-58).
• The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE "Q" clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Education Requirement listed in the "Education Requirements" section and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-07 : 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-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Contributing to oral presentations and reports.
• Applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the physical sciences; AND
• Assisting with gathering information concerning environmental impacts; AND

OR 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-09 : 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-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Assisting with environmental regulation concepts and principles; AND
• Gathering and analyzing information concerning environmental impacts; AND
• Analyzing environmental or scientific information; and preparing or reviewing reports.

OR: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

OR: 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 more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: 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-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Analyzing environmental or scientific information; and preparing or reviewing reports.
• Researching environmental data and making recommendations for efficiencies; AND
• Performing projects using standard techniques and models related to environmental processes; AND

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

OR: 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 more than 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: 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-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources.
• Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental regulations and compliance, AND
• Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental issues; AND

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

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:

• Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental issues; AND
• Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental regulations and compliance, AND
• Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of environmental operations or work processes.
• Monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources; AND

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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:

• Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of environmental operations or work processes.
• Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental issues; AND
• Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental regulations and compliance, AND
• Developing environmental regulatory program guidance, procedures, and policies to guide organization in effective program execution; AND

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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:

• Leading a team of environmental professional to develop and/or manage technical programs and/or projects pertaining to environmental aspects; AND
• Developing environmental regulatory program guidance, procedures, and policies to guide organization in effective program execution; AND
• Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental regulations and compliance, AND
• Managing time and resources to develop various products or meet program objectives.

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

"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-1301 series can be found at the following website: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) .

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.

All grades for the 1301 series have a positive education requirement that must be met.

Basic Requirements

• 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.

Since this position does have a positive education requirement. You MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. This documentation can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade.

If selected, official transcripts will be requested.

Additional Information

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

• 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.
• Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
• Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
• 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
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• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• 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.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.