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A successful candidate will serve as a General Engineer or Physical Scientistat one of multiple NNSA locations.
Major Duties
As a General Engineer or Physical Scientist, you will:
- Conduct surveys to verify fulfillment of contractor’s construction estimates used to determine monthly progress payments to the contractor.
- Oversee in-house and contracted construction projects and/or program segments; prepare cost estimates, evaluate and advise on contractual proposals, and participate in negotiations with contractors.
- Evaluate, oversee, direct, or advise contracted work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications. Serve on and advise contractor selection boards, contract negotiation proceedings, and panels and committees of other Federal, State, or local government agencies and commercial organizations.
- Direct and/or oversee nuclear plant operations involving rigorous acceptance tests or changes to the plant system in support of modifications or overhaul work projects Ensure safe operations by evaluating and verifying requests to perform authorized maintenance and repair work on components.
- Detect the need for and prepare detailed instructions or changes to procedures for the assembly and installation of test equipment, accomplish tests or operations, and dialing schedules to sequence work, tests, and plant operations.
- Detect the need for and prepare detailed instructions or changes to procedures for the assembly and installation of test equipment, accomplish tests or operations, and dialing schedules to sequence work, tests, and plant operations.
- Evaluate and ensure plan, design, and specification adequacy for modification or improvement of existing treatment, waste, distribution, and storage facilities. Interpret, issue, implement environmental engineering policies, standards, and programs for government property or installation.
Qualifications
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 NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e., NN-02,or GS-11.Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying professional engineering or physical science concepts, theories, and practices to devise, operate, oversee, and/or evaluate specialized systems, processes, and applications, formulate and execute recommendations or solutions, and resolve a wide variety of complex problems associated with nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and programs. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.DO NOTwrite "see resume" in your application! Professional knowledge of principles, practices, theories and concepts of multiple professional engineering disciplines (i.e., chemical; civil; construction; electrical; electronic; environmental; fire protection; industrial; mechanical; nuclear; and safety, etc. and/or of multiple physical science disciplines, including, chemistry, physics, health physics, metallurgy, geoscience, etc.).
Ability to develop or conduct studies to solve complex engineering problems such as cost estimates, analyses of alternatives, or resource-constrained budgeting to support decision-making.
Knowledge of program, project principles and techniques, budget processes, technical requirements, procurement processes and procedures, and contract terms and conditions in order to manage programs, projects, and/or evaluate contractor operations.
Skill in written & oral communication methods to work with all levels of DOE/NNSA management, contractors and private industry regarding programs, projects, policies and legislation in order to conduct negotiations, solve problems, present briefings or conduct reviews. "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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
Pay Range
$76,721.00 - $144,676.00