Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Office of Science - ORNL Site Office, Department of Energy.

As a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will be responsible for administration and management of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) contracts; direct teams involved in contract oversight by developing expectations for the contractor, evaluating work to be performed, and evaluating the contractor's final performance.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement.

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 grade level GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Leading and a team of engineering and scientific professionals in the management and oversight of significant technical projects or programs involving diverse and potentially hazardous operations; AND Providing expert counsel and analytical input for complex technical challenges and advising senior leadership on policy development and strategic planning impacting institutional operations and investments: AND Evaluating contractor performance against established operational, safety, and project standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and contractual agreements.

"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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

As a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will: Exercise technical knowledge and resources to identify and understand Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) risks and liabilities, to identify and direct appropriate controls, and to maintain awareness and inform risk acceptance authorities regarding such matters.

Oversee implementation of operational systems and processes in support of major technical projects and programs with resources of multi-million dollars.

Use subordinate position to direct, coordinate, and oversee work performed by the Division.

Advise on technical matters across a broad array of technical subject areas, provides sound engineering input and analyses when required, addresses complex problems unique to the circumstance requiring technical insights and contextual adjustment.