TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - Some travel may be required.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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You must be a U.S. citizen.

You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.

You must be suitable for federal employment.

Employees new to GAO must complete a two year probationary period

Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as demonstrated experience providing expert consultation on a variety of nuclear scientific disciplines and issues (including nuclear nonproliferation, technologies and design principles for nuclear waste management facilities and systems, nuclear weapons systems, radiation/nuclear detection systems, nuclear reactor design and regulation, and nuclear sustainment and command and control systems) to internal and external customers; and practical experience in executing, evaluating, assessing, or auditing government, private sector, or non-profit scientific or technological programs. 

Note: Positions in GAO are covered under the agency's performance based compensation system, which is pay banded. This position is classified as a PE-1301-IIA, which is equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal government.

You must meet all the requirements before the announcements closes.

This position has a positive education requirement.  Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.

Physical Scientist - Series 1301

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.

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.

**YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT SHOWING THIS COURSEWORK. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.**

This is a bargaining unit position.

Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Selectee may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit http://www.sss.gov/.

Please be aware that applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.

If you are selected for this position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal employment.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s  policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.  Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a one-year or two-year probationary period.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. If you meet all of the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questions are supported in your resume. Follow all instructions carefully as incomplete answers, errors, or omissions may affect your rating. Your rating will be invalid if you fail to include a narrative reply to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation or your reply is "see resume."

All applicants will be rated based on their responses to the assessment questions, in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Extensive professional knowledge of a variety of physical science disciplines and interrelated advanced concepts, including theories, principles, practices, and techniques of nuclear, solid state, high-energy, materials, and/or geological physics or chemistry, among others.
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing science and technology-related policies, and evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of scientific or technical government programs and/or operations. Familiarity with the coordination and execution of technology maturation and testing regimes for next generation technologies is also desired.
• Mastery of analytical concepts, principles, and practices related to detailed science and technology policy analysis and documentation to conduct the data collection, review, and analysis processes of the engagement.
• Skill in selecting, organizing, and presenting appropriate information in a concise and balanced manner as well as skill in communicating such information to target audiences.
• Ability to conduct research and develop reliable evidence to support report findings, policy options, and/or recommendations.

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Drug test required No