General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Office of Secure Transportation (NA-15), Environment, Safety and Health Branch.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will be responsible for planning, administering, evaluating, and coordinating the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: NN-02 Level: 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 (NN-01 or GS-08) in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience with technical management and coordination of design and science projects. Examples of Specialized Experience at the NN-02 level: 1.

Experience with project management responsibilities for proposed and ongoing projects; 2. Experience evaluating new technologies for potential application in assigned projects;3.

Experience communicating sensitive or controversial issues in writing and orally with technical and management personnel NN-03 Level: 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 (NN-02 or GS-11) in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: Experience in the application of advanced program management principles, practices and techniques associated with Quality Assurance and Hazard Analysis Programs.

Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Independently accomplish projects or assignments supporting larger projects within integrated safety management programs.

2.Participate in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, monitor, report work status and progress, and recommend actions when adjustments require a different course of action.

"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: NN-02 Level: Assist with the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program Assist with the accomplish a variety of technical projects, assignments and contractor oversight duties.

Evaluate hazards associated with OST OTR operations and assisting other organizations within OST with developing hazard control sets.

Assist with resolving nuclear related problems and issues for a wide range of operations associated with the transportation, safety and security of nuclear explosives and Category I and II special nuclear materials.

NN-03 Level: Plan, administer, evaluate, implement, and coordinate the OST Over-the-Road safety basis document and the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) system description which includes the OST Quality Assurance program Accomplish a variety of technical projects, assignments and contractor oversight duties.

Evaluates hazards associated with OST OTR operations and assisting other organizations within OST with developing hazard control sets.

Resolve nuclear related problems and issues for a wide range of operations associated with the transportation, safety and security of nuclear explosives and Category I and II special nuclear materials.