Duties

Summary

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Program Manager determining scientific focus and direction of the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research's (ASCR)'s High Performance Computing (HPC) facility

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Responsibilities

Duties for positions in the 1301 series (Physical Scientist) may include any of the following:

• Serve as a recognized scientific Program Manager in high performance computational science, such as data management and policies; cyber-security, determining scientific focus and direction of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR's) high performance computing (HPC) facility; identifying critical issues and actions necessary to effect the transition of advanced research into the facility with emphasis on interactions between scientists, next generation computational facilities, high speed networks, and next generation hardware based on emerging technologies such as quantum computing.
• Provide facilities operations management and oversight of the three phases of the life cycle of a facility: (1) Operations Phase; (2) Upgrade Phase beginning with justification of the Upgrade Project through Acquisition ending with Acceptance of High Performance Production Computing resource; and (3) Transition to Operations Phase including, implementation of procedures for allocation of resources.
• Examines and ascertains the cross-cutting operational needs and opportunities for the Office's facilities against scientific and technological advances and potential needs of the DOE to include cyber-security and securing essential information on abroad range of high performance computational science and scientific user facility operations.
• Consult and negotiates with leading government and scientific personnel both nationally and internationally on sensitive issues and complex areas of importance to all involved parties

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
• Resume and question responses must be submitted online
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations.

These position will be filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority Certain STEM Positions for grade GS 15. This serves as a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330.

Appointments made with this authority may be processed as a new appointment into the Civil Service.

Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.

All positions are subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations .

This is a public Trust Position.

This position is part of a bargaining unit.

If selected, applicants will be required to submit a copy of certifications and transcripts to demonstrate certification and educational requirements have been met prior to on-boarding. However, we HIGHLY encourage you to do so with your application.

General Physical Science Series, 1301

Basic Requirements:

Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that include 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.

A complete copy of the 1301 Qualification Standard for Physical Scientists can be found at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements as stated under the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standard - Individual Occupational Requirements for 1301 positions.

Basic Qualification Requirements for GS-1301 (Physical Scientist)
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.

In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.

AND

Specialized Experience requirements for grade level GS-15 position are as follows

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience requirements for GS-15.

• Determining scientific focus and direction to include justifying, planning, initiating, managing, and coordinating all aspects of a facility.
• Directing, executing and overseeing development of project definitions, technical scopes and budgets to support mission need.
• Planning, coordinate, implement, and evaluate facility research programs on a national and international level.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

• Knowledge of a wide variety of professional scientific concepts, principles, and practices, enabling the incumbent to serve as a recognized expert on effective and efficient implementation and assessment of the policy requirements.
• Knowledge of project management methods and tools and ability to implement, and manage the research or facility program, including acting on emerging opportunities, determining funding levels.
• Knowledge and ability to plan, direct, and evaluate new and highly complex basic research programs, technologies, and policies of securing essential information in all aspects that serves the programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally to serve as spokesperson for the organization writing to prepare analytical documents and/or research findings in the broad scientific areas of responsibility.

"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.

Applicants are required to submit a copy of their certification and/or transcripts to show that these certification requirements are met.

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

Education

EDUCATION:

For General Physical Science Series, 1301

Basic Requirements:

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.

In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.

More information on Individual Occupational requirements for this position can be found at General Physical Science

More information can on qualification standards can be found under professional and Scientific Positions at Classification & Qualifications

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education,

Additional information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

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Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
Telework: www.telework.gov
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Under this Direct-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements at the grade level they are applying will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

Candidates will be referred to the Selecting Official, when requested, throughout the open period of this announcement.

Veteran's Preference, Schedule A, Category Rating, CTAP/ICTAP, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY for this announcement under a Direct-Hire Authority.

You will be notified via email when you are being considered for any new position that becomes available. If your resume is incomplete or if you fail to submit required documentation, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

You can make updates to your resume and/or documents during the open period of the announcement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Only experience obtained at the time of application will be considered, however, you can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with and existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service.
• Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected for this position are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
• Applicants for certain positions may be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.
• Eligible candidates for these positions may have to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance: The duties and responsibilities of this position may require that the incumbent have access to documents and/or material containing Secret Restricted Data which are related to sensitive issues. If it does, the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires that the incumbent possess a DOE "Q" Clearance.
• This position may or may not have been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to testing for illegal drug use. The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass or refusal to take subsequent tests could result in non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service.

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

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a about what is expected in your resume." href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume" target="_blank" rel="noopener">resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer.
• For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
• For paid work experience, please indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
• Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require one specific format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: experience." href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.