Physical Scientist (International Standards Coordinator)

Full Job Description

NIST's Standards Coordination Office manages programs and activities to enhance U.S.

industry competitiveness on issues related to technical standards and conformity assessment and federal agency coordination in developing and using standards and conformity assessment.

This position supports U.S.

priorities for standards and conformity assessment related to domestic and international trade by working with representatives of other government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.

All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper.

If the resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations.

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.

In addition to the basic requirements above, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 (ZP-3 at NIST) level.

Specialized experience is defined as direct experience in implementing and coordinating technical standards-related engagements and partnerships with entities such as governments and standards developing organizations within and outside of the United States on standards issues and policies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Major Duties:

The International Standards Policy and Coordination Group leverages technology standards to support and advance U.S.

policy objectives and in close partnership with other federal agencies and the private sector, coordinates engagement and leadership in standards-related bilateral and multilateral government-to-government dialogues, partnerships, and agreements.

In this position, you will: - Apply scientific knowledge, expertise, and experience to provide leadership on technical standards issues - Liaise with U.S.

Department of Commerce Bureaus and the Interagency on standards-related engagements - Work with Federal, state, local, and foreign government officials and the private sector on technical standards development - Prepare and synthesize ideas from standards engagements and discussions.