- Position Title
- General Business and Industry
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 24-CEC-1101-12223734-DHR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023 to Monday, April 1, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
3.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
4.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
I understand this position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
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 is eligible for full-time remote work. If selected, I understand that I will be required to sign a remote work agreement after entry into the position. Further, I understand that work may only be performed from a location in the U.S.
10.
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)
11.
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).
12.
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?
13.
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?
14.
The actual position filled from this announcement may be included in the Department of Energy's Acquisition Career Management Program. If selected for such a position, you will be required to meet specific certification requirements within a reasonable period of time (typically 24 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?
15.
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?
16.
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?
17.
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?
18.
DOE has an ongoing virtual career fair to fill its Clean Energy Corps (CEC) positions which allows hiring managers and subject matter experts to connect directly with interested applicants. I understand I am strongly encouraged to express interest through the DOE Applicant Portal.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a General Business and Industry 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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OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
FOR GS-9: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
- Assisting in planning, coordinating, or supporting multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle; AND
- Analyzing and interpreting data.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
FOR GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Planning, coordinating, and supporting multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle; AND
- Compiling, analyzing, or evaluating information and data in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations; AND
- Composing written presentations and presenting them to senior level management, customers, or other stakeholders.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
3.
FOR GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Evaluating documentation for consistency with policies, guidelines, directives, and procedures; AND
- Participating in program planning and business process improvement or project management teams; AND
- Composing written presentations and presenting them to senior level management, customers, or other stakeholders.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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FOR GS-13: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Researching current or new management practices for application to programs or operations.; AND
- Assisting in providing technical advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission.; AND
- Analyzes alternatives to identify potential resolutions to problems.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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FOR GS-14: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Providing technical guidance and advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategy.; AND
- Formulating and identifying operational and analytical techniques to accomplish project objectives and to produce reliable findings.; AND
- Providing advice and guidance on alternatives and resolutions to problems and explaining to program and management analysts.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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FOR GS-15: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as:
- Developing administrative regulations that disseminate program guidance for applications across organizational lines or in varied geographic locations.; AND
- Providing technical guidance and advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategy.; AND
- Developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives for use in the management and direction of programs and developing data required for the management and direction of various programs.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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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.