Physical Scientist (NEPA Specialist)
Company
Department of Energy - Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Location
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
As a Physical Scientist (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA Specialist)) you will serve as a team member of a multi-disciplinary team within the Golden Field Office Environment, Safety, and Health Office that ensures compliance with NEPA and other major environmental regulations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- This position will be filled under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment (BIL).
- Position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Conducting analyses or evaluations of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; AND
- Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to compliance with NEPA; AND
- Monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources related to NEPA; AND
- Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of engineering or scientific operations or work processes; AND
- Communicating progress, status, and approval to evolve efficient and technically adequate responses, preparing reports to recommend solutions to compliance issues.
"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.
OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1301 series can be found at the following website: Qualification Standard
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meet the qualification and education requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
You must meet the Basic Education Requirement listed below and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series.
Basic Education Requirement:
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.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". 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, see the Department of Education website.
Additional information
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
- For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
- Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under these authorities 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.
- 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.
- This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
- More than one selection may be made under these hiring authorities.
- Position may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
- Position requires successful completion of a background investigation.
- New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
- 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.
- 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.
- EEO Policy: USAJOBS Center - Equal employment opportunity policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Center - Reasonable accommodation policy
- Veterans Information: USAJOBS Center - Veterans
- Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
- The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [email protected].
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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