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Position Title
Interdisciplinary Supervisory General Engineer/Supervisory Physical Scientist
Agency
Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
22-AE-00001-11469438-DH Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 to Wednesday, August 31, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency, other than the Department of Energy?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
3. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
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4. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
5. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires a security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Are you able to obtain or maintain a security clearance? (limit characters)
2. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing, unless currently occupying a TDP within the Department of Energy in accordance with Department's Order for the Federal Substance Abuse Program (DOE O 343.1). Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment and random drug urinalysis tests? (limit characters)
3. New supervisors/managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Are you willing to serve the required one-year probationary period? (limit characters)
4. New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor. Are you willing to complete the required 80 hours of supervisory training? (limit characters)
5. Appointment to this position may be subject to a one year probationary period. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period? (limit characters)
6. This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement? (limit characters)
7. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or occasional business travel requirement. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station? (limit characters)
Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Interdisciplinary Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist position with Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory General Engineer at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
4. Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Direct the development and delivery of Arctic programs for an organization by providing centralized coordination for program activities. (limit characters)
6. Advise on new and innovative capabilities related to Arctic and Alaskan energy security and environment including sustainability and infrastructure across various technical/program offices. (limit characters)
7. Lead cross-cutting cooperative research and development including microgrids and integrated energy systems impacting related RDD&D. (limit characters)
8. Provide leadership for broad and complex programs/projects that are on the cutting edge of technology. (limit characters)
9. Coordinate programs with other organizations to assure an appropriate balance technical, cost, and schedule performance. (limit characters)
10. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives associated with energy, science and/or security matters in the Arctic region. (limit characters)
11. Develop, review, and integrate technical reports and other correspondence to support mission objectives. (limit characters)
12. Serve as a senior representative to and/or leader of intra-agency and interagency teams, working groups or committees. (limit characters)
13. Negotiate and defend policy issues. (limit characters)
14. Manage programs in which you were responsible for control of funds, assets, personnel, and/or other resources. (limit characters)
15. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)