INTERDISCIPLINARY-General Engineer-Physical Scientist-Facility Representatives

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This position is part of the Hanford Field Office, Department of Energy.

As a INTERDISCIPLINARY-General Engineer-Physical Scientist-Facility Representatives, you will serve as an on-site Facility Representative, responsible for evaluating contractor environmental, nuclear safety, operations, safety, and health contract compliance BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 0801 SERIES: Degree: Engineering.

To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.

For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.

Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.

The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.

Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

(The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES A.

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 B.

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.

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 meeting ALL of the following: Conducting investigations or assessments of operational deviations, incidents, or complex performance issues.

Applying engineering and/or physical science principles to analyze, interpret, and resolve technical challenges related to facility design, system performance, safety, and/or environmental protection.

Utilizing technical knowledge to monitor and assess the operational integrity and safety posture of facilities.

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 meeting ALL of the following: Providing technical leadership and strategic direction in the evaluation, assessment, and oversight of facility operations and major programs.

Conducting investigations and analyses of high-impact incidents or systemic failures.

Serving as an advisor and technical consultant to senior leadership, high-level management, or external regulatory bodies on technical, safety, or compliance matters.

"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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.

If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a INTERDISCIPLINARY-General Engineer-Physical Scientist-Facility Representatives, you will: Conduct daily on-site assessments of facilities and operations to ensure adherence to contractual rules, regulations, and Department of Energy (DOE) directives concerning environmental, nuclear safety, and health.

Observe and evaluate operating conditions through scheduled and unscheduled inspections, walk-throughs, and systematic oversight to identify trends and programmatic weaknesses.

Serve as the primary point of contact between contractors and DOE for event notifications, providing technical expertise, and guiding contractors on stabilization and resumption of operations.

Investigate contractor events, problems, and issues to understand causal factors and develop solutions to prevent recurrences and ensure continuous improvement.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the operating contractor in areas such as operational performance, nuclear safety, quality assurance, management controls, and worker health and safety.

Ensure all events are accurately reported and communicates status, emerging trends, and investigative results to various levels of DOE management.