- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- CY-23-OCDH-1301-11797492-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 16, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
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/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 4 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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).
4.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
5.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
6.
Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a term appointment?
7.
Temporary appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments for a specified period not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (24 months of total service). The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a temporary position?
8.
Permanent appointments are status appointments without an ending date. There are two categories for permanent appointments. A permanent career-conditional appointment is the first career-type appointment, and the appointee must complete a 1-year probationary period. A career appointment begins once an employee has completed the probationary period(s) and three years of permanent, substantially continuous creditable service in the competitive service. Would you accept a permanent career-conditional or career appointment?
9.
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?
10.
This public notice can be used for filling vacancies with varying supervisory levels. Select all of the supervisory levels you are willing to be considered for. Note: If selected for a supervisory position, you will be required to complete a supervisory probationary period (if not yet completed previously).
11.
Applications expire in 90 days. I understand my application expires every 90 days. I understand that I must re-apply in order to continue receiving consideration for these positions.
12.
Four geographical locations allowed. I understand and I have selected the four geographical locations of my choice.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a 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.
1.
The General Physical Scientist 1301 series has specific education requirements, which apply to all positions. From the options below, select the one, statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Physical Scientist, 1301 in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, 1301 at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, 1301 at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Physical Scientist, 1301 at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Physical Scientist, 1301 at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
6.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Physical Scientist, 1301 at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
7.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
8.
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.