- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 24-EE-01724-12210660-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 4, 2023 to Monday, December 18, 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
1.
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).
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
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.
1.
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?
2.
This position is covered by the bargaining unit. I acknowledge that I have been informed that this position is covered by bargaining unit.
3.
I understand that this is NOT a remote position and that I will be required to report to the office a certain number of days per pay period.
4.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
5.
I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement.
6.
I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the 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.
1301 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and/or experience.
2.
GS-14 - Choose the answer that best describes your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Evaluate overall progress within organizational program/projects and resolve highly technical scientific challenges.
4.
Identify and/or analyze the scientific needs of programs; in order to recommend and oversee appropriate research that will enable or improve program execution.
5.
Direct and/or oversees the preparation of scientific and technical reports, and other documentation required to support.
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Assess and/or demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, evaluate technological trends and establish approaches for achieving highly significant program advancements.
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Provide consultation, advice, technical or scientific input, analyses and recommendations to management.
8.
Provide advice on a broad range of topics related to decarbonization of the transportation sector, including cross-sector interactions with the power and buildings sectors.
9.
Coordinate analysis activities with teams, including transportation and fuels linkages between teams.
10.
Design, plan, implement, and monitor a portfolio of analysis projects to inform strategy for transportation decarbonization across multiple transportation modes, such as on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, rail, marine, and air transport, as well as the use of hydrogen and sustainable fuels across sectors.
11.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
12.
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.