General Engineer/ Physical Scientist

Full Job Description

A successful candidate will serve as a General Engineer or Physical Scientist in the NNSA's Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs responsible for professional Program Management and Technical duties that accomplish the NNSA mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Specialized Experience: 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 level or GS grade level (EN-00 or GS-11) in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience conducting at least 3 of the following activities: Providing advice and guidance on resolving issues, conditions and problems.

Evaluating contractual proposals and preparing cost estimates. Overseeing contracted construction projects and/or programs. Providing oversight and support on team-based projects.

Coordinating engineering and scientific aspects of operations related projects and/or program segments Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

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 competencies. 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 NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Building and Construction Contracting/Procurement Project Management Research Safety Engineering Technical Competence "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.

Major Duties:

As a General Engineer/ Physical Scientist you will: Devise, customize, operate, oversee, and/or evaluate NNSA mission specialized systems, processes, and applications and deliver design, end products, or services.

Conduct systems studies to advise, assess, develop, and recommend technological requirements and timing for activities.

Conduct research and analyze nuclear test data, nuclear science history, and computer simulations. Develop science-based capabilities to assess weapons-related concerns.

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.

Ensure operations are performed in accordance with approved procedures. Evaluate expected operation responses by instrumentation or watch standers.

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.

Investigate problems arising during construction, recommend solutions, and resolve problems.

Conduct surveys to verify fulfillment of contractor's construction estimates used to determine monthly progress payments to the contractor.

Ensure contracted construction work complies with contract specifications, safety standards and programs, and requirements for documentation of records and drawings.

Analyze, evaluate, confer on, and coordinate engineering, design, and construction work performed by other engineers, architects, and contractors.

Provide technical oversight and direction, act as a principal contributor, or organize and accomplish program segments and/or team projects.

Evaluate designs, cost estimates, and associated documentation and advise other engineers. Prepare reports, contractual change orders, fact sheets, and correspondence.

Anticipate, investigate, evaluate, and resolve problems and conditions affecting quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress.

Plan, evaluate, and advise on activities, design, layout, construction, and installation within government buildings.

Track progress and status of projects and/or program segments, contractual change orders using various reporting mechanisms. Negotiate cost of minor changes with contractor representatives.

Anticipate, evaluate, and resolve contracted project and/or program segment quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress issues.