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Position Title
Nuclear Engineer
Agency
Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
24-SC-00926-12525165-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 30, 2024 to Thursday, September 12, 2024
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 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.
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3. Are you the spouse of:

--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?

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

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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (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 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)
2. This position is covered by the bargaining unit. I acknowledge that I have been informed that this position is covered by bargaining unit. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
6. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
7. 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. (limit characters)
8. 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. (limit characters)
9. Are you currently receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for FERS or CSRS service as a retired U.S. Federal civilian employee? (limit characters)
10. When this departmental element completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists within the Department of Energy who are hiring for similar positions. Please opt-in here if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional departmental elements within the Department of Energy. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. (limit characters)
11. 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Nuclear Engineer 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. (limit characters)
1. 0840-Nuclear Engineering
Choose the one answer below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for a Nuclear Engineer position in the federal government.
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2. GS-13 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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3. GS-14 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Conducted research, or studied fusion energy sciences as part of their education. (limit characters)
5. Applied the concepts, principles, theories, and application of nuclear technologies including research, development, operation, testing, and associated systems and equipment. (limit characters)
6. Performed evaluations and assessments of fusion energy programs sciences programs or facilities. (limit characters)
7. Conducted or managed safety research that supported the development of fusion energy as a future energy resource or have been involved with nuclear safety regulations. (limit characters)
8. Conducted or managed research in enabling technologies for current/future fusion facilities to operate effectively and safely. (limit characters)
9. Participated in scientific research activities in fusion nuclear science, materials research, systems/facilities studies, or fusion experiments. (limit characters)
10. Evaluated designs, construction and/or operational practices for fusion energy sciences facilities. (limit characters)
11. Assist in evaluating designs, construction and/or operational practices for fusion energy sciences facilities. (limit characters)
12. Preparing, justifying, and supporting funding for a major fusion energy sciences or nuclear research and development programs. (limit characters)
13. Assist in preparing, justifying, or supporting funding for a research or development program. (limit characters)
14. [MAX 250] *NARRATIVE: 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. (Max. 250 characters) (limit 250 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."
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