- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- CY-23-OCDH-0801/1301-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 2023
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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
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.
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.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
4.
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).
5.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
6.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
7.
The vacancies filled with this Public Notice have varying levels of security clearance requirements. Which of the following investigative requirements are you willing to obtain and maintain for consideration with the Department of Energy? (Select each that you are willing to accomplish)
8.
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).
9.
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?
10.
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?
11.
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?
12.
I understand this position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
13.
This is an open continuous announcement intended to fill multiple positions in this series. The duties of the actual position filled may have physical or mental requirements that require a pre-employment and/or regular physical or medical exams at the agency's expense. Are you willing to accept a position with these requirements?
14.
This is an open continuous announcement intended to fill multiple positions in this series. The actual position filled may be 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 accept a position that requires a pre-employment and random drug urinalysis test?
15.
The actual position filled from this announcement may be included in the Department of Energy's Technical Qualification Program (TQP). If selected for such a position, you will be required to meet core, position, and site specific technical qualification standards within a reasonable period of time (typically from 12 to 18 months) from the date of placement in the position. Failure to meet this requirement may result in removal. Are you willing to accept a position with this requirement?
16.
The actual position filled from this announcement may require 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 accept a position with this requirement?
17.
I understand my application expires every 90 days and it is necessary to re-apply to continue receiving consideration for these positions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary 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.
1.
The Interdisciplinary General Engineer 0801 series has specific basic 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 Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist, 0801 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 General Engineer, 0801 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 General Engineer, 0801 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 General Engineer, 0801 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 General Engineer, 0801 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 General Engineer, 0801 at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
7.
The Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist 1301 series has specific basic 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 Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist, 1301 in the Federal Service.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
14.
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.