Job Details Duties - Provide engineering expertise on complex programs and/or projects involving significant resource requirements, technologies, aggressive program goals, and/or high visibility. - Provide senior program and/or project management expertise, including planning, developing, validating, and executing budget requests. - Review and evaluate design and engineering progress in accordance with established milestone and technical requirements. - Prepare and present reports and briefings on the status of programs/projects. - Provide oversight of projects and contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative. - Work on and contribute agency wide teams, projects and committees as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUREMENTS: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You must pass a background investigation. DISCLOSURE REPORT: If you are selected for this position, you will be required file this report prior entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government of 1978. SECURITY: You must be able obtain and maintain a DOE-L level security DRUG TESTING: As a condition of appointment this position, if you are selected, you will be required pass a drug test. If you fail take the test or fail the test, you will no longer be considered for the job. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male born after December 31,1959, you must be registered with the Selective Service registration. learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . E-VERIFY: employees will be required pass the employment verification. learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit . Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates resume and application must reflect one year of specialized experience equivalent at least the next lower grade level in the NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e., NN-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with technical management and coordination of design and engineering projects, experience with project management responsibilities for proposed and ongoing projects, experience evaluating technologies for potential application in assigned projects, experience communicating sensitive or controversial issues in writing and orally with technical and management personnel. The Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Overseeing and directing the design and engineering of exceptionally difficult and complex mission critical projects ensure they meet design requirements and are constructed in accordance with approved designs as well as with requirements associated with nuclear security. - Ensuring adequate consideration is given standards and regulatory requirements applicable safe and sound operation of systems and platforms while planning, developing, and managing assigned projects. Preferred candidates would also have the following: - Budget processes including invoicing, payments, tracking and planning - Various databases including engineering estimate and systems - Various software packages including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project, and Teams - Preparing for, conducting, and documenting facility condition assessments "Experience" refers 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 paid employment. You will receive for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Career Transition Assistance Programs: receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified" by the SME/panel. Education You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s). Be sure include those transcripts directly applicable for meeting the education requirements. Failure provide proof of education will result in non-consideration for this position. Official transcripts will be required prior entrance-on-duty for individuals selected. Degree: Engineering. be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead 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 properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. 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 one of the branches of engineering. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special pertaining foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see Department of Education . Additional information The Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. For more information, visit the links at the bottom of the page or visit the FedsHireVets website. For information veteran's eligibility: visit Veteran's Information Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. OF-306: You may be required complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" used (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation determine your suitability or ability hold a security. The selecting official may need consult Departmental ethics counsel determine whether any of your former or current employers, affiliations, or holdings conflict with your ability perform the duties of this position. If necessary, ethics counsel will work with you and the hiring office potential mitigation strategies, if available. You may be approved for hiring incentives in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Applications contain information the Privacy (PL 93 579, 5 552a). The information is used determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, Section 3302 and 3361. The Fair prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional of employment the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Intake and submitting it the Administrative Investigations Program at . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have a range of benefits that are designed make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Matter Expert (SME) or Panel will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral the selecting official. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses job specific self-assessment questions including Specialize Experience. These questions are designed capture the desired knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. You must clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you possess technical attributes in the Specialized Experience. You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Your application may be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel or Matter Expert (SME) and qualified candidates will be submitted the Selecting Official for further review and consideration. Names of qualified candidates will be sent the hiring official for employment consideration. qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional information on qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your questionnaire, or if you fail submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated "ineligible", "not qualified", or your may be adjusted. Selecting official may references on those applicants referred for consideration. References will be checked on the selectee prior an employment. preview the announcement questionnaire,: . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have a range of benefits that are designed make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a or existing federal employee, you and your family may have a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, with your agency make sure you're eligible under their policies. Thoroughly review the following list determine the documentation you need submit. If you fail submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not applicants. for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package: Applicants: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses the questionnaire. Your resume should list work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full and address of the each employer. For types of work experience, indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average of hours week that you worked. For paid work experience, indicate your starting grade/salary for each position and the highest grade/salary you earned (if different). Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, area, of hours completed, and completion date). For more information about what include in your resume, view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. Most DOE offices will allow you 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 ''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 fully you for your experience. Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Standard 50 - Notice of Personnel). properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following: 1) Full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD). Applicants: If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. see the Education section for more information. Displaced Federal employees who qualify for Career Transition Programs (I/CTAP): If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found well-qualified for this position. see the OPM Guide Career Transition for more information. Veterans: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA letter, SF-15 as applicable). note, if you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent discharge from your agency which will allow you under the (Veterans Work ) VOW Hire Heroes of 2011. Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may for appointment through Schedule A hiring authority. verification of a disability from a licensed professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any Federal, state or District of Columbia agency or US territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required. If you are selected for this position, you may be asked provide additional documentation verify your responses. If you are relying on your education meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in for it be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure provide of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How read the entire announcement and the before you begin an application. for this position, you must complete the initial application, include submission of the required items specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date receive consideration. We will not accept faxed or e-mailed applications or resumes. Extension requests for extensions will not be granted, unless required by law. statements made in this application are investigation and any false or dishonest answer any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account sign into USAJOBS: . begin the application process in USAJOBS, the button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach required and supporting documentation. You must the Submit Application button prior 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement period by returning your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: . This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: . If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, aid technical support. Agency contact information Keith Ross Email Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US Learn more about this agency Next steps After each step in the recruitment process, youzr status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected for e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you a job--this will ensure we are able contact you as quickly as possible. In addition changing your stzatus, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected. Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up be fair and transparent. read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment (EEO) Policy suitability employee probationary period Privacy Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security Required Documents Thoroughly review the following list determine the documentation you need submit. If you fail submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not applicants. for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package: Applicants: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses the questionnaire. Your resume should list work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full and address of the each employer. For types of work experience, indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average of hours week that you worked. For paid work experience, indicate your starting grade/salary for each position and the highest grade/salary you earned (if different). Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, area, of hours completed, and completion date). For more information about what include in your resume, view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. Most DOE offices will allow you 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 ''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 fully you for your experience. Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Standard 50 - Notice of Personnel). properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following: 1) Full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD). Applicants: If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. see the Education section for more information. Displaced Federal employees who qualify for Career Transition Programs (I/CTAP): If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found well-qualified for this position. see the OPM Guide Career Transition for more information. Veterans: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA letter, SF-15 as applicable). note, if you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent discharge from your agency which will allow you under the (Veterans Work ) VOW Hire Heroes of 2011. Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may for appointment through Schedule A hiring authority. verification of a disability from a licensed professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any Federal, state or District of Columbia agency or US territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required. If you are selected for this position, you may be asked provide additional documentation verify your responses. If you are relying on your education meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in for it be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure provide of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How read the entire announcement and the before you begin an application. for this position, you must complete the initial application, include submission of the required items specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date receive consideration. We will not accept faxed or e-mailed applications or resumes. Extension requests for extensions will not be granted, unless required by law. statements made in this application are investigation and any false or dishonest answer any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account sign into USAJOBS: . begin the application process in USAJOBS, the button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach required and supporting documentation. You must the Submit Application button prior 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement period by returning your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: . This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: . If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, aid technical support. Agency contact information Keith Ross Email Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US Learn more about this agency Next steps After each step in the recruitment process, your stzatus will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected for e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you a job--this will ensure we are able contact you as quickly as possible. In addition changing your statzus, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up be fair and transparent. read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment (EEO) Policy suitability employee probationary period Privacy Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security